Real Madrid reach Super Cup final after thrilling extra-time victory over Atletico – match report

In an electrifying encounter, Real Madrid secured their place in the Spanish Super Cup final with a thrilling 5-3 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid. The match, played at the All-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, went into extra time after finishing 3-3 in regular time.

Atletico Madrid took an early lead in the 6th minute through Mario Hermoso’s header from a corner delivered by Antoine Griezmann. However, Real Madrid responded in the 20th minute when Antonio Rudiger nodded home Luka Modric’s corner to make it 1-1.

Ferland Mendy then put Real Madrid ahead in the 29th minute with a well-worked team goal, but Atletico quickly leveled the score at 2-2 just before halftime. Antoine Griezmann showcased individual brilliance, scoring a sensational goal to become Atletico’s all-time top scorer across all competitions.

The second half continued the end-to-end action, with Atletico taking the lead once again in the 78th minute after a Kepa own goal from a cross by Riquelme. Real Madrid responded fiercely, with Daniel Carvajal equalizing in the 85th minute with a powerful strike into the roof of the net.

As the score stood at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, the match went into extra time. Real Madrid then asserted their dominance, scoring two goals in the 116th and 120th minutes to seal the victory.

Joselu scored in the 116th minute after a Carvajal cross deflected off Savic, leading to an own goal. In the 120th minute, Brahim Diaz capitalized on a hopeful clearance by Joselu, racing past Oblak to convert into an unguarded net.

Real Madrid’s joy was slightly dampened as Diaz received a yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration after the fifth goal.

The victory ensures that Real Madrid advances to the Super Cup final, where they will face either Barcelona or Osasuna.

Key Moments:

• 6′ Goal! Atletico Madrid takes the lead through Hermoso’s header from a Griezmann corner. Real Madrid 0-1 Atletico Madrid.
• 20′ Goal! Real Madrid equalizes as Rudiger heads in Modric’s corner. Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid.
• 29′ Goal! Ferland Mendy puts Real Madrid ahead with a well-worked team goal. Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid.
• 37′ Goal! Griezmann scores a sensational individual goal, making it 2-2 and becoming Atletico’s all-time top scorer.
• 78′ Goal! Atletico takes the lead again with a Kepa own goal from a Riquelme cross. Real Madrid 2-3 Atletico Madrid.
• 85′ Goal! Carvajal equalizes for Real Madrid with a powerful strike into the roof of the net. Real Madrid 3-3 Atletico Madrid.
• 116′ Goal! Joselu scores after a Carvajal cross deflects off Savic for an own goal. Real Madrid 4-3 Atletico Madrid.
• 120′ Goal! Brahim Diaz seals the victory with a goal in the 120th minute. Real Madrid 5-3 Atletico Madrid.
• 120′ +3 Yellow Card! Diaz receives a yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration.

Real Madrid will now eagerly await the outcome of the other semi-final between Barcelona and Osasuna to determine their opponent in the Spanish Super Cup final.