Atletico Madrid win Spanish Super Cup

Reigning Spanish Liga winners Atletico Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup by defeating their rivals Real Madrid 1-0 at Vicente Calderon stadium on Friday night.

Croatian forward Mario Mandzukic scored an early goal in 2nd minute of play for the home team Atletico Madrid,

Despite many chances, Real Madrid failed to find the net. Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric was sent off after collecting his second yellow card in stoppage time.

Atletico Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup winners as the first leg, played on Tuesday night, had ended in a 1-1 draw.

Each year, the Spanish Super Cup pits the previous season's league champions against the cup winners.