The Battle of Spanish Giants Is On! 
Real Madrid crushed Mallorca 3-0 in Jeddah last night, booking their ticket to a spicy Sunday showdown with archrivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Let’s break down the drama like it’s the latest K-drama cliffhanger!
Goal Party in the Desert
- 63’ Magic: Jude Bellingham became Houdini
, squeezing a goal through a crowd after Rodrygo’s header hit the post.
- 90+2’ Oops Moment: Defender Martin Valjent accidentally scored an own goal while trying to stop Brahim Díaz’s pass to Mbappé
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- Birthday Bonus: Rodrygo sealed the deal with a last-second strike on his 24th birthday
– talk about *chef’s kiss* timing!
Tension Meter: High
Vinicius Jr. and Mallorca’s Pablo Maffeo had more clashes than a TikTok dance challenge , while Bellingham’s cheeky head-tap sparked a mini meltdown post-game. Drama level?
Barça’s Path to Glory
Barcelona cruised past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Wednesday with teen sensation Lamine Yamal and Gavi scoring. Now, the stage is set for football’s juiciest rivalry – El Clásico!
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Real Madrid defeat Mallorca to set up Super Cup final with Barcelona
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