Overview
- Federico Valverde struck a second-minute free-kick and Rodrygo added a second before Alexander Sørloth’s header cut the deficit in Real’s 2–1 semi-final victory over Atlético in Jeddah.
- Late on, Diego Simeone and Vinícius Júnior exchanged heated words, both were booked, and Antonio Rüdiger helped lead the Real forward toward the dressing room.
- Xabi Alonso publicly criticized Simeone’s conduct and backed Vinícius, while the player later posted a pointed message on social media about Atlético’s knockout defeat.
- Real face Barcelona on Sunday at 20:00 local time in the Supercopa final hosted in Saudi Arabia, with the tournament’s venue continuing to draw wider discussion.
- Alonso downplayed job-threat talk, noted Real’s recent five-match win streak, and said Kylian Mbappé traveled after missing the semi-final with a knee issue and remains a game-time decision.