It will be Real Madrid versus Barcelona in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup, after Los Blancos defeated Mallorca 3-0 in their semi-final clash on Thursday. It will be the third successive Superclasico in the competition, after meetings between the bitter rivals in the 2023 and 2024 finals.
As per Diario AS, Carlo Ancelotti assessed the semi-final in Jeddah.
“We started well and when we had to score… we didn’t. We didn’t score the second until the 90th minute, but it’s the summary of a match that was demanding, because we tried in every way. They defended very well and had some chances – they are very dangerous in the air, for example. Anything could happen there, but we had a lot of balance at the back, we were good. And now, final.”
Ancelotti was also asked about the precautionary measure that was issued to Barcelona on Wednesday, which means that Real Madrid will come up against Dani Olmo and Pau Victor this weekend.
“I don’t want to comment on this. Obviously I have an opinion, but I don’t want to say it.
Real Madrid have now had things their own way in Jeddah, but they are now closing in on facing Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, having taken the lead in their semi-final clash against Mallorca.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side were unable to find the breakthrough in the first half, but just beyond the hour mark, they have finally struck. It is the in-form Jude Bellingham that has struck once again, forcing the ball into the back of the net after Rodrygo Goes and Kylian Mbappe were denied.
Bellingham is so often the difference maker for Real Madrid, and it looks like he could be here on this occasion. His goal means that Ancelotti’s side can control the match from now on, and they will hope to stretch their advantage in the final minutes, thus ensuring that they will be facing Barcelona in the final for the third successive season.
