Atletico with a resounding 5-3 victory. The clash between these two Spanish powerhouses showcased the true essence of the beautiful game, with both teams displaying exceptional skill, determination, and passion.
From the first whistle, it was evident that this encounter would be one for the ages. Real Madrid's attacking prowess was on full display as they relentlessly pressed forward, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Their star-studded lineup boasted players like Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard who were in scintillating form throughout the match.
After own-goals, goalkeeping blunders and a milestone by Antoine Griezmann, Real Madrid outlasted Atletico Madrid in thrilling extra time victory in the semifinal of Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Luis Aragonés as Atletico’s all-time top scorer with 174 goals.
Madrid will play Sunday’s final against either Barcelona or Osasuna, who meet on Thursday in Riyadh.
The first semi-final of the Supercopa delivered entertainment in spades in-front of a lively crowd in Riyadh, with the game played at a relentless pace until the two teams tired in the additional half hour.
Set-piece headers from Mario Hermoso and Antony Rudiger were followed by a clever Ferland Mendy flicked finish and a fine solo strike from Antoine Griezmann, which saw the veteran Frenchman become Atleti’s all-time record scored and send the teams in at 2-2 at half-time.
Madrid had won its last five games in all competitions and is enjoying an unbeaten run of 20 consecutive matches. The team’s only loss this season came against Atletico in the Spanish league in September.
Diego Simeone’s team went on a strong run after that home win against Madrid, advancing to the knockout round of the Champions League and getting near the top of the Spanish league, but it has won only two of its last six matches in all competitions and dropped out of the Champions League places in the Spanish league.
Atletico and Madrid also met in the 2020 Super Cup final, with Madrid winning on penalties in what marked the first time the competition was taken to Saudi Arabia in a lucrative multi-year deal for the clubs and the Spanish soccer federation.
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