Real Madrid Entertains with Hat-Trick Against Mallorca
Real Madrid Entertains its Fans with a Hat-Trick Against Mallorca
Real Madrid Advances to the Spanish Super Cup Final in Jeddah
Real Madrid advanced to the final match in the Spanish Super Cup, currently being held in Jeddah. The team defeated Real Mallorca 3-0 today, Thursday, in the semi-finals of the competition, at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (the Radiant Jewel) in Jeddah.
Match Highlights
English international star Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Real in the 63rd minute, before Slovakian Martin Valent, Mallorca player, added the second goal for the Royal team, by mistake, in the third minute of stoppage time in the second half.
The Brazilian Rodrigo scored the third goal for Real Madrid in the fifth minute of stoppage time in the match, which is the second between the white team and Mallorca in various tournaments this season, after they had previously tied 1-1 at the start of their matches in the Spanish League during the current season last August.
Final Match Against Barcelona
With this result, Real Madrid faced a fiery encounter with its traditional rival, Barcelona, in the final match, which will be held next Sunday, at the same stadium.
This will be the second match that will be held between Real Madrid and Barcelona in various competitions this season, after the Catalan team previously won 4-0 over the white team in the Spanish capital, Madrid, last October.
A Record-Breaking Rivalry
This is also the third consecutive final to be held between Barcelona, which holds the record for the number of times it has won the Spanish Super Cup with 14 titles, and Real Madrid in the competition.
Barcelona reached the final of the tournament after its 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao yesterday, Wednesday, in the other semi-final match.
About the Teams
Real Madrid participates in the competition as champion of the Spanish League last season, while Barcelona plays the championship, after coming in as runner-up in the league championship.
Bilbao is in the Super Cup after winning the Spanish King’s Cup last season, following its victory in the final match against Mallorca, which came in runner-up.
Conclusion
Real Madrid’s victory over Mallorca sets the stage for an exciting final match against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. The two teams have a long-standing rivalry, with Barcelona holding the record for the number of times it has won the competition. The final match is sure to be an intense and thrilling encounter.
FAQs
Q: When and where will the final match between Real Madrid and Barcelona take place?
A: The final match will take place next Sunday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (the Radiant Jewel) in Jeddah.
Q: What is the significance of the Spanish Super Cup?
A: The Spanish Super Cup is an annual football tournament in Spain, featuring the top teams in the Spanish League and the winner of the Spanish King’s Cup. The competition is a prestigious one, with Barcelona holding the record for the number of times it has won the competition.
Q: Who will Real Madrid face in the final match?
A: Real Madrid will face its traditional rival, Barcelona, in the final match.