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2018 UEFA Super Cup — 43rd edition of the UEFA Super Cup

January 1, 2018

First UEFA Super Cup held in Estonia and first to feature two clubs from the same city, with Atlético Madrid defeating Real Madrid 4–2 after extra time.

Quick Facts

Year
2018
Category
general

Key Facts

Edition
43rd UEFA Super Cup
Final Score
Atlético Madrid 4–2 Real Madrid (AET)
Venue
Lilleküla Stadium, Tallinn, Estonia
Date
15 August 2018
Atlético Super Cup titles
3 (third title)
Substitutes allowed
12 eligible; 4th allowed in extra time

By the Numbers

43
Edition
4
Final Score
15
Date
3
Atlético Super Cup titles

Location

Map of Tallinn, EstoniaMap of Tallinn, EstoniaTallinn, Estonia

Cause → Event → Consequence

Cause

Real Madrid qualified as winners of the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League, while Atlético Madrid qualified as winners of the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League. Both clubs being based in Madrid made this the first UEFA Super Cup contested between two teams from the same city.

Event

The match was played at Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn, Estonia, on 15 August 2018—the first European club final held in Estonia. Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 4–2 after extra time, with UEFA also introducing new rules allowing a fourth substitution in extra time and expanding the eligible substitute list from 7 to 12.

Consequence

Atlético Madrid claimed their third UEFA Super Cup title. As of 2025, this remains the most recent UEFA Super Cup won by the Europa League champion, highlighting the increasing dominance of Champions League winners in the competition.

Timeline Context

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