Real Madrid staged a dramatic late show, scoring twice in extra time to secure a 5-3 victory over Atletico Madrid. This remarkable performance has earned Los Blancos a spot in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.
Real Madrid secured a significant victory in a football match against Atletico Madrid during the Spanish Super Cup. Despite the game ending in a 3-3 draw, Real Madrid managed to score two additional goals in extra time, ultimately winning 5-3. Key moments included an own goal by Stefan Savic and a late goal by Brahim Diaz. Real Madrid will now advance to the final where they will face either Barcelona or Osasuna. The match was filled with excitement and thrilling moments!
Real Madrid advanced to the Spanish Super Cup final by defeating Atletico Madrid 5-3 in a thrilling extra-time match in Saudi Arabia. The game, played at a lively pace, kept the audience in Riyadh entertained. This victory in the semi-final positions Real Madrid for a shot at winning the Super Cup.
Mario Hermoso and Antonio Rudiger each scored goals with headers from set-pieces. Following those, Ferland Mendy cleverly finished a goal, and Antoine Griezmann netted a fantastic solo goal. Griezmann’s goal made him the all-time leading scorer for Atletico Madrid. The teams went into halftime with a 2-2 scoreline.
Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, made an error that resulted in an own goal by Rudiger, giving Atletico Madrid the lead in regular time. However, Dani Carvajal scored late in the game after Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham were both excellently denied in the box.
Real Madrid emerged victorious in extra time, securing the win with a looping own goal by Stefan Savic and a last-second goal by Brahim Diaz. Real Madrid had looked stronger throughout the night. They are now set to face either Barcelona or Osasuna in the final on Sunday at the same venue in Saudi Arabia, according to Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Highlight – Riyadh Crowd Applauds Real Madrid’s Outstanding Performance.
Concerns about the match being less exciting in Saudi Arabia were quickly dismissed as both teams started with high energy. They used strong lineups, playing with the intensity usually seen in league matches. Real Madrid’s players gestured for more crowd noise, and the Saudi audience responded eagerly, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The match felt like it could have been in Madrid, not thousands of miles away in Riyadh.
Top Performer of the Match – Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
The distinguished player in the match was Dani Carvajal from Real Madrid. His outstanding contribution and influence on the game earned him the title of Player of the Match. Carvajal’s notable performance played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s success in the game.
Match Player Ratings:
Real Madrid:
Kepa: 3
Carvajal: 8
Rüdiger: 7
Nacho: 6
Mendy: 7
Tchouameni: 7
Valverde: 8
Modric: 7
Bellingham: 7
Rodrygo: 7
Vinicius: 7
Substitutes:
Kroos: 8
Camavinga: 7
Diaz: 7
Ceballos: 7
Joselu: 6
Guler: 6
Atletico Madrid:
Oblak: 8
Savic: 7
Gimenez: 7
Hermoso: 8
Llorente: 7
Koke: 6
De Paul: 6
Saul: 6
Lino: 7
Morata: 6
Griezmann: 8
Substitutes:
Molina: 7
Riquelme: 7
Witsel: 6
Correa: 6
Galan: 6
Azpilicueta: 6
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
7′ – GOAL! ATLETICO LEADS (HERMOSO)
Atletico takes the lead with Hermoso’s header from a corner. Score: 1-0 Atletico.
20′ – EQUALIZER BY REAL MADRID (RUDIGER)
Rudiger scores a free header from a corner, leveling the score at 1-1.
29′ – REAL MADRID TAKES THE LEAD (MENDY)
Mendy flicks the ball into the net from Carvajal’s cross. Real Madrid leads 2-1.
37′ – SENSATIONAL EQUALIZER BY ATLETICO (GRIEZMANN)
Griezmann scores a brilliant goal, making it 2-2.
78′ – ATLETICO LEADS AGAIN (OWN GOAL)
Atletico takes the lead with an own goal by Rudiger. Score: 3-2 Atletico.
85′ – REAL MADRID EQUALIZES AGAIN (CARVAJAL)
Carvajal scores after Oblak’s saves, making it 3-3.
116′ – OWN GOAL EXTENDS REAL MADRID’S LEAD
Joselu’s touch causes an own goal by Savic. Real Madrid leads 4-3.
120′ – REAL MADRID SECURES THE WIN (DIAZ)
Brahim Diaz scores into an empty net, securing Real Madrid’s 5-3 victory.