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The Digest:

Real Madrid edged Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, setting up an El Clásico final against Barcelona. The tense clash was marred by a sideline spat between Diego Simeone and Vinícius Jr.

Key Points :
  • Federico Valverde opened the scoring with a powerful free-kick.
  • Rodrygo added a second with a sharp finish in the second half.
  • Alexander Sørloth pulled one back for Atlético late on.
  • Simeone taunted Vinícius, warning him of being pushed out by the club.
  • Coach Xabi Alonso called the remark “crossing a line.”
  • Kylian Mbappé missed the match with a knee issue.
  • Real will now face Barcelona in Sunday’s final in Jeddah
A place in the final was secured, yet the talk after the whistle wasn’t just about the win; it was about words from the touchline that cut deeper than any tackle. In Spanish football,

Sources: Social Media Reports, Post-Match Reactions