Real Madrid Beats Mallorca 3-0, Awaits El Clásico Final
Real Madrid dominated Mallorca in a 3-0 victory during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, setting up a thrilling El Clásico final against Barcelona.
Real Madrid showcased their dominance in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final with a decisive 3-0 victory over Mallorca in Jeddah. The result secures their place in the highly anticipated El Clásico final against Barcelona, promising an intense battle for the prestigious trophy.
The match began with Real Madrid controlling possession and pushing forward to break through Mallorca's disciplined defense. Despite several chances in the first half, including a close-range effort from Rodrygo, Mallorca's goalkeeper delivered outstanding saves to keep the scoreline level. The first half ended in a goalless stalemate, with Real Madrid searching for inspiration.
The breakthrough finally came in the 63rd minute when Jude Bellingham pounced on a loose ball inside the penalty area. The English midfielder, known for his sharp instincts, slotted the ball into the net to give Real Madrid a 1-0 lead, igniting celebrations among their fans.
As the match approached its conclusion, Real Madrid's relentless pressure forced an own goal in stoppage time. A dangerous low cross from Brahim Díaz, intended for Kylian Mbappé, deflected off Mallorca defender Martin Valjent, doubling the lead to 2-0. The incident underlined the attacking intensity maintained by Los Blancos throughout the game.
The final moments saw Real Madrid seal the victory with a third goal. In the 95th minute, Lucas Vázquez delivered a perfectly timed cross into the six-yard box, where Rodrygo was on hand to tap the ball past the goalkeeper, completing the 3-0 rout.
With this convincing win, Real Madrid advances to face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. The clash between the two iconic rivals, often regarded as the pinnacle of Spanish football, is expected to deliver high drama and intense competition. Real Madrid enters the match with confidence, aiming to lift the trophy and assert their dominance in Spanish football.