After defeating Mallorca 3-0 in the semi-finals on January 9 thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo in the second half, Real Madrid will play Barcelona in the final to try and win a record-tying 14th Spanish Super Cup title.
Key Moments of the Match
An hour later, Mallorca defender Martin Valjent’s own goal doubled the lead in stoppage time, and Rodrygo scored from close range after England midfielder Bellingham had opened the scoring with a low shot into the centre of the goal.
El Clasico Showdown
Real Madrid will face Barcelona for the trophy on January 12, following a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on January 8 thanks to goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona and Real will meet in the competition’s final for the third time in a row, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side winning last year and Barca last lifting the trophy in 2023.
Barcelona holds the record for 14 titles, while Real has 13.
Mallorca Defensive Effort
Mallorca, last year’s Copa del Rey finalists, defended well against Real, and the game remained goalless at halftime after early attempts by Lucas Vazquez and Bellingham forced Mallorca goalkeeper Dominik Greif to save.
Bellingham, however, found a way past the Slovakian keeper in the 63rd minute thanks to an excellent team move.
Late Goals Seal the Victory
Rodrygo hit the post with a header, and Kylian Mbappe’s follow-up shot was brilliantly saved by Greif before Bellingham opened the scoring.
Real pushed to extend their lead but did not score again until Valjent put the ball into his own net two minutes into stoppage time while attempting to block a shot by Real substitute Brahim Diaz.
Rodrygo made it 3-0 three minutes later, converting a stunning cross into the box from Vazquez to celebrate his 24th birthday in style.
Since 2020, the Spanish Super Cup has been a four-team competition contested by the winners and runners-up of La Liga and Copa del Rey.
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