Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals and set up a showdown with Barcelona in Jeddah.
Bellingham broke the deadlock after the hour mark with a low drive following an excellent team move.
Martin Valjent’s own goal doubled the lead in stoppage time, the Mallorca defender accidentally stabbing the ball past Dominik Greif in goal as he attempted to cut out a pass from the substitute Brahim Díaz to Kylian Mbappé. Rodrygo then struck from close range to round off the victory, converting a stunning cross into the box by Lucas Vázquez.
The Spanish champions will face Barcelona, who beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the other semi-final, on Sunday. Gavi and Lamine Yamal scored the goals for Barça, who are currently third in La Liga, five points off Madrid at the summit.
The fierce rivals will meet in the Super Cup final for the third consecutive time, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side prevailing last year while Barcelona lifted the trophy in 2023. Barça hold the record of 14 titles, with Real on 13.
Source: theguardian.com
