In an exciting match at the Spanish Super Cup, Real Madrid displayed their characteristic resilience and skill, defeating Mallorca 3-1 to reach the final. Held at a neutral venue in Saudi Arabia, Madrid controlled possession early on and created several chances.
However, Mallorca stood their ground and threatened Madrid’s defense with some dangerous counter-attacks. In the 18th minute, they took an unexpected lead after a long ball found an unmarked forward in the box, who calmly finished to make it 1-0.
Real Madrid quickly responded. In the 33rd minute, their star striker, Karim Benzema, equalized with a header from a precise cross by Vinícius Jr. The attacking trio of Benzema, Vinícius, and Rodrygo caused constant problems for Mallorca’s defense, linking up with quick, intricate passing.
In the second half, Madrid increased their pressure, and in the 56th minute, Rodrygo put them ahead with a brilliant goal. After receiving a pass from Toni Kroos, he dribbled around a defender and curled a shot into the top corner, sparking wild celebrations from the Madrid fans.
As Mallorca pushed for an equalizer, Real Madrid sealed their victory in the 76th minute. Luka Modrić provided a perfect assist to Benzema, who finished confidently for his second goal of the match.
With the final whistle, Real Madrid celebrated a hard-earned 3-1 win, securing a spot in the final against their archrivals, Barcelona. The Madrid players were filled with confidence, knowing they had earned their place in the much-anticipated El Clásico final, while also being aware of the tough challenge that Barcelona would pose.
