Diego Costa's Stellar Performance helps Atléti beat Real Madrid 4 - 2 After two hard defeats in the champions league final, it was a very important game for Atlético Madrid to overcome their arch rivals Real Madrid. With their heads held high, they did so by finally defeating Real in an European competition final. It all started from the kick off as Diego Costa scored from a tight angle to give Atléti with the lead. Later as Atlético sat back, Karim Benzema equallized. In the second half Real Madrid came back to take the lead after scoring from the penalty spot, but Costa restored the score to 2 - 2. As the score remained level, the match was taken to extra time. Diego Costa scored a brace In the first period of ET, Saúl Ñíguez scored a screamer as Atléti took the lead for the second time before Koke sealed the victory by scoring the 4th goal. Saúl celebrating his goal. In the second period of ET, Atletico managed to keep the opponents at their bay a
Atléti delivers trademark performance against Olympique de Marseille to clinch their third UEL After two hard defeats in the champions league finals, it was a sentimental game for Atlético Madrid to overcome those defeats. Well, Antoine Griezmann ensured Atléti lifts the European trophy this time. The french man struck twice as the los rojiblancos outclassed hapless Olympique de Marseille 3 - 0. Atletico Madrid celebrates lifting the trophy. Marseille dominated the opening stages but gifted Atletico the lead when Zambo Anguissa failed to control goalkeeper Steve Mandanda's pass and Gabi intercepted before setting Griezmann free to score. Four minutes into the second half, Koke ran through the space in the Marseille midfield and slipped the ball to Griezmann who dinked the ball into the net, and captain Gabi added a late third to hand Atletico a comfortable victory. Gabi handed over the trophy to Fernando Torres - their departing hero, who had always dreamed to wi