Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid meet in Saudi Arabia in the second semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup, with a place in the final against Barcelona on the line.

Will Mbappé play against Atlético Madrid?

Kylian Mbappé did not travel with the squad to Saudi Arabia due to a left knee sprain, although he has not been completely ruled out should Real Madrid reach the final against Barcelona.

Xabi Alonso and Diego Simeone backed by their clubs

Ahead of the match in Saudi Arabia, Jude Bellingham dismissed reports of a crisis inside the Real Madrid dressing room, insisting that Xabi Alonso and Vinicius maintain a strong working relationship.
A similar situation unfolded at Atlético Madrid, where club president Enrique Cerezo publicly backed Diego Simeone, despite mixed results for the Colchoneros this season.

When is the Spanish Super Cup Final?

After a dominant 5–0 win over Athletic Club, Barcelona await the winner of the Madrid derby in the final.
The Spanish Super Cup Final will be played on Sunday, December 11.

All the goals from the Spanish Super Cup semifinal

4’ Real Madrid goal: Federico Valverde takes a direct free kick and Jan Oblak is unable to clear it, as the ball sneaks in tight to the post.

 55’ Rodrygo receives a brilliant pass from Valverde and calmly finishes past Oblak as the goalkeeper comes off his line.

58’, Alexander Sørloth scores and breathes new life into Atlético in the match against Real Madrid.

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