Costa scores on Atletico return

Diego Costa scored five minutes into his Atletico Madrid return after coming off the bench in their Copa del Rey first-leg 4-0 victory at Lleida Esportiu on Wednesday night.

The former Chelsea striker was sold back to Atletico in September, but was not cleared to play until January.

29-year-old Costa, who helped Chelsea to the Premier League title last season, came off the bench for his first game after 64 minutes to score his side’s third goal.

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Diego Godin, Fernando Torres and Antonie Griezmann were also on the scoresheet in the last-16 tie.

At Chelsea, Brazil-born Costa scored 58 goals in 120 appearances within three and half years, including 20 in the Premier League last season.

The second leg of the tie against third-tier club holds next Tuesday, with Atletico hosting Getafe in the league this Saturday.

 

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