Real Madrid defeat Atletico in eight-goal Super Cup thriller

Real Madrid are into the final of the Spanish Super Cup after they defeated Atletico Madrid 5-3 in the semifinal on Wednesday night.

Both sides entertained with numerous goals, ending halftime at 2-2, and full time at 3-3, before Real scored two more goals after extra time to advance.

Late Stefan Savic own goal and Brahim Diaz strike in extra time won the game for Real Madrid.

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Antoine Griezmann scored a club record-breaking 174th goal for Atletico, overtaking legendary Luis Aragones as Atletico’s all-time leading scorer.

Real Madrid will now face either Barcelona or Osasuna – who meet in the other semi-final on Thursday – in Sunday’s final.

The Spanish Super which is being played in Saudi Arabia is a four-team tournament, and Barcelona, who defeated Real 3-1 in last year’s final, are defending champions.

Atletico’s next game is also against Real Madrid, with the capital rivals meeting in the Copa del Rey last 16 next Thursday.

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