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Real Madrid Defeats Atletico Madrid to Reach Super Cup Final

Published January 8, 2026, 22:05
Real Madrid Defeats Atletico Madrid to Reach Super Cup Final

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, securing their place in the final. The match, held in Jeddah, saw Real dominate, with manager Xabi Alonso edging closer to his first trophy. The game was marked by a stunning free-kick goal from Federico Valverde in the 2nd minute, and Rodrigo scored in the 55th minute to double Real's lead. Atletico pulled one back with Sorloth in the 58th minute but failed to equalize. In the final, Real will face Barcelona in a highly anticipated and competitive Clasico.