Real Madrid to face FC Barcelona in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final after thrilling 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid faced off on Thursday, January 8, in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup semifinal at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. After a hard-fought 2-1 victory in regulation, Los Blancos booked their place in the final, where they will face FC Barcelona.
Real Madrid got off to a flying start, as Federico Valverde opened the scoring in the second minute with a superb free kick that found the top corner. The lead was doubled in the 55th minute when Rodrygo beat defender Robin Le Normand before finishing calmly past Jan Oblak in a one-on-one situation.
Alexander Sørloth pulled one back in the 58th minute with a powerful header, keeping Atlético Madrid’s hopes alive. However, backed by a disciplined defensive effort and a standout performance from Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid held firm, denying the equalizer and securing a hard-earned win in a tightly contested Spanish Super Cup semifinal.