Real Madrid reached the final of the Spanish Super Cup in a thrilling duel with city rivals Atlético Madrid.
The Royals won on Wednesday (January 10, 2024) in Riyadh with 5:3 (3:3, 2:2) after extra time. In the final on Sunday, the Madrilenians will face the winner of the game between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna. The second semi-final will also take place on Thursday in the Saudi capital, where the Spanish Super Cup will be held for the third time in a row.
Rüdiger also hits his own goal
Only in the final phase of extra time did Real decide the game with an own goal from Stefan Savic (116th) and a goal from Brahim Diaz (120th + 2).
In the regular season, the German national defender Antonio Rüdiger played a key role in the goal festival with a goal and an own goal in co-production with his keeper Kepa.
Antoine Griezmann’s record goal
Toni Kroos came on as a substitute in the second half. At Atlético, Antoine Griezmann scored his 174th goal for the club, making him the Madrilenians’ record goalscorer.