Wednesday, August 20, 2014

SPANISH SUPER CUP: JAMES RODRIGUEZ AS REAL MADRID HELD BY ATLETICO MADRID

New signing James Rodriguez scored his first goal for Real Madrid but a late Raul Garcia equaliser for Atletico Madrid saw the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup end level at 1-1, meaning it is all to play for ahead of Friday's return match at the Calderón..
Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlo Ancelotti
Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced at half time due to a suspected back injury

Former Monaco striker Rodriguez, the Golden Boot winner in the World Cup, slotted home in the 80th minute through a deflected effort from close range following a bit of pinball in Atletico Madrid's box

Honours even after first Super Cup scrap
The 1st leg of the Spanish Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw

The 'Rojiblancos' drew level seven minutes later thanks to Raúl García's clever far-post flick following an inswinging corner that evaded everyone at the near post.
Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced at half time with a suspected back injury.

The second instalment of the competition between league champions Atlético and Copa del Rey winners Real is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. (8:30 GMT) at the Calderón this coming Friday, 22nd August.

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