Real Madrid triumphed 3-0 over Mallorca in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup, securing a spot in the final against Barcelona. The match, played in Jeddah, saw a dominant second-half performance from the Spanish champions, who will now face their fierce rivals Barcelona in what will be the third consecutive meeting between the two teams in the Super Cup final.
Jude Bellingham was the first to break the deadlock in the 61st minute with a clinical low drive following a well-executed team move. The goal came after a period of sustained pressure from Real Madrid, with Bellingham’s composed finish putting them in control of the match. Mallorca, despite a solid first half, struggled to keep up with the pace of Madrid’s attacking play as the game progressed.
The match was effectively sealed in stoppage time when Mallorca’s Martin Valjent inadvertently scored an own goal. Valjent attempted to clear a pass from Brahim Díaz aimed at Kylian Mbappé but instead sliced the ball past his own goalkeeper, Dominik Greif, doubling Madrid’s advantage. This unfortunate mistake put Mallorca out of contention, and it was clear that Madrid’s dominance would not be overturned.
Rodrygo added the final touch to the victory in the 94th minute, finishing off a brilliant cross into the box from Lucas Vázquez. The Brazilian winger was in the right place at the right time, converting from close range to give Real Madrid a commanding 3-0 win. The goal capped off a strong performance by the team, who had been in control for much of the second half.
The win sends Real Madrid to the final, where they will meet Barcelona, who triumphed 2-0 over Athletic Bilbao in the other semi-final. Gavi and Lamine Yamal were the goalscorers for Barcelona, who are currently third in La Liga, five points behind Real Madrid at the top of the table. The two sides will meet in the final for the third consecutive year, with Real Madrid having won the trophy last year and Barcelona lifting the title in 2023.
This upcoming final will be a highly anticipated encounter between the two Spanish giants, both of whom are aiming to add another Super Cup title to their collection. Barcelona currently holds the record for the most Super Cup titles, with 14, while Real Madrid is close behind with 13. This match will add another chapter to the fierce rivalry between the two clubs, and it promises to be a thrilling contest.
