Jude Bellingham Leads Real Madrid to Victory in Spanish Super Cup Semifinal
In a thrilling Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash, Jude Bellingham’s second-half goal helped Real Madrid secure a 3-0 victory over Mallorca in Jeddah. This victory sets up a highly anticipated final showdown with arch-rivals Barcelona.
The breakthrough came in the 63rd minute when Bellingham seized the opportunity, poking the ball into the net after Rodrygo’s header struck the post and Kylian Mbappe’s rebound was saved by the Mallorca goalkeeper.
Real Madrid sealed the victory with two additional goals in stoppage time. Martin Valjent inadvertently scored an own goal by deflecting Brahim Diaz’s pass into his own net, and Rodrygo capitalized on Lucas Vazquez’s shot to find the back of the net from close range.
Bellingham’s goal marked his seventh in the last nine games for Real Madrid and his ninth of the season, showcasing his impact on the team’s attacking prowess.
The stage is now set for the Spanish Super Cup final, a highly anticipated Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The match, scheduled for Sunday at 19:00 GMT, promises to be a thrilling encounter between the two Spanish giants.
Barcelona earned their spot in the final with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club, setting up a rematch of last year’s final which Real Madrid won 4-1. Barcelona, who dominated Real Madrid 4-0 in their La Liga encounter earlier in the season, will be looking to continue their winning streak in the competition.
There is also excitement surrounding the potential inclusion of Dani Olmo in Barcelona’s lineup for the final. Despite missing the semifinal due to registration issues, provisional approval has been granted for the winger to feature in the title decider, adding another dimension to Barcelona’s attacking options.
With Barcelona boasting a record 14 Super Cup titles and Real Madrid trailing closely behind with 13 titles, Sunday’s final promises to be a thrilling battle between two of Spain’s most successful clubs.
