- Real Madrid defeated Mallorca 3-0 in the second semifinal to reach the Spanish Super Cup final
- Barcelona secured their spot with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao and will aim to reclaim the trophy
- This marks the third consecutive year that Real Madrid and Barcelona will decide the Spanish Super Cup winner
- The match will be the second El Clásico of the season, with Barcelona winning the first 4-0 away
Key Takeaways:
For the third consecutive year, Real Madrid and Barcelona will determine the winner of the Spanish Super Cup. Carlo Ancelotti’s team secured their place in the final with a 3-0 victory over Mallorca in the second semifinal, held in Saudi Arabia. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 63rd minute, followed by an own goal by Martín Valjent and a late strike from Rodrygo in injury time.
Rodrygo celebrated his 24th birthday by calling game in Real Madrid's semifinal win 🎂 pic.twitter.com/e3KDdH39lO
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 9, 2025
Barcelona advanced to the final earlier in the week with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. The Catalans will now attempt to reclaim the trophy from Real Madrid, who defeated them 4-1 in last year’s final. The El Clasico final is scheduled for Sunday and promises to deliver another thrilling chapter in the historic rivalry between the two clubs.
Real Madrid’s performance against Mallorca was not without its struggles. The team had difficulty finding its rhythm before Bellingham’s opening goal, and their play appeared disorganized at times. However, they created several chances and eventually overpowered their opponent with their quality. After the opening goal, Madrid gained momentum, while Mallorca failed to challenge Thibaut Courtois significantly.
The match ended on a tense note, with a brief chaotic moment as players and staff from both teams nearly clashed. Despite the disruption, Madrid’s victory sets up a highly anticipated showdown with Barcelona. This will be the second El Clásico of the season, with the first resulting in a 4-0 away win for Barcelona. Fans eagerly await the final, which promises to deliver high stakes and memorable moments.