Real Madrid booked a place in the Spanish Super Cup 2026 final after beating their city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a closely fought semifinal match. The game was played on January 8, 2026, at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid took an early lead when Federico Valverde scored a brilliant long-range goal. The team continued to press, and Rodrygo later added a second goal with a calm and well-placed finish, giving Real Madrid a comfortable advantage.
Atletico Madrid tried hard to fight back and created several chances. In the closing stages of the match, Alexander Sorloth scored a late goal, which put pressure on Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid defended well and managed to hold on until the final whistle.
Under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid will now face their biggest rivals Barcelona in what is expected to be a high-profile final. Football fans are eagerly looking forward to the much-anticipated clash between the two Spanish giants.