Madrid reach Spanish Super Cup final

realmadrid.com•January 8, 2026•sports

Key Points:

Real Madrid secured a spot in the Spanish Super Cup final by defeating Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final derby held in Jeddah.
Federico Valverde opened the scoring early with a stunning long-range free-kick, giving Madrid an immediate advantage.
Rodrygo extended the lead in the second half with a well-executed finish, marking his fifth consecutive game with a goal or assist as a starter.
Atlético's Sorloth scored shortly after to narrow the gap, but Madrid maintained control and held on to their lead until the final whistle.
Madrid will face Barcelona in the final on Sunday, competing for their first trophy of the year.