Real Madrid qualified for the final of the Spanish Super Cup after defeating their rivals Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the match held on Thursday evening at the Al Inma Stadium, as part of the semifinal round.

With this victory, Real Madrid sets up a highly anticipated clash with Barcelona in the final match, scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 11, in a new El Clásico for the Spanish Super Cup title.

Real Madrid started the match strongly and managed to open the scoring early in the second minute, with Federico Valverde executing a direct free kick brilliantly, which goalkeeper Jan Oblak failed to save.

In the second half, Real Madrid extended their lead with a second goal in the 55th minute, after Rodrygo received a precise through pass from Valverde, then advanced into the penalty area and confidently shot the ball into the net.

Atletico Madrid responded quickly, narrowing the gap in the 58th minute through Alexander Sorloth, who capitalized on a precise cross from Giuliano Simeone and headed it powerfully into the goal.