Real Madrid secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal on Thursday, setting up a blockbuster El Clasico final against Barcelona this Sunday in Saudi Arabia! 🌍🔥
Federico Valverde stunned fans with a rocket free-kick goal just TWO minutes into the match – his first this season – while Rodrygo sealed the deal with a slick 55th-minute strike. The Brazilian forward’s redemption arc continues after last year’s struggles, proving he’s back in top form 💪.
Atletico fought hard, with Alexander Sorloth’s header cutting the deficit, but Thibaut Courtois’ heroics (including a clutch save against Sorloth’s point-blank header!) kept Madrid ahead. ⛔️
Notably absent? Kylian Mbappé, sidelined with a knee injury for the second straight game. Will he return for Sunday’s final? 🤔
Madrid coach Xabi Alonso praised his squad’s adaptability: “When everyone steps up, we make magic.” The team now faces Barcelona, who dominated Athletic Bilbao 5-0 in their semifinal. Rematch alert: Barca crushed Madrid 5-2 in last year’s Super Cup final – can Los Blancos flip the script? 🍿
