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Real Madrid Defeats Atletico, Sets Up Super Cup Final Clash with Barcelona

Published January 8, 2026, 22:08

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final and advanced to the final, where they will face Barcelona, who beat Athletic Bilbao 5-0. Federico Valverde opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick in the 2nd minute, while Rodrygo added a second in the 55th minute. Atletico pulled one back through Sorloth in the 58th minute, but couldn't find an equalizer. Xabi Alonso is one step closer to winning his first trophy as a coach.