
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
Sources: Social Media Reports, Post-Match Reactions