Real Madrid are set to face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final after defeating Mallorca in the semi-final.

Real Madrid have secured their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final after a hard-fought victory over Mallorca in the semi-final. The match, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw Los Blancos rise to the occasion with a 3-1 win, despite a spirited challenge from their opponents.

The first half was tightly contested, with both sides battling for dominance. Mallorca, under the guidance of coach Javier Aguirre, showed resilience, looking dangerous on the counter-attack, but Real Madrid’s defense held strong. In the 38th minute, a pinpoint pass from Luka Modrić found Vinícius Júnior, whose clever cut-back to Karim Benzema allowed the French striker to open the scoring with a calm finish.

In the second half, Mallorca came out with renewed vigor, pressing for an equalizer. Their efforts paid off in the 59th minute when Vedat Muriqi latched onto a loose ball inside the box and leveled the score. However, Madrid quickly regained control. Just moments later, a brilliant strike from Toni Kroos outside the box put Real Madrid back in the lead.

Mallorca tried to push forward, but it was Madrid’s star power that ultimately prevailed. In the dying minutes of the game, a quick counter-attack led by Modrić and finished by Vinícius Júnior sealed the 3-1 victory for Real Madrid.

With the win, Real Madrid now prepares for an eagerly anticipated final against their fierce rivals, Barcelona. The two teams will face off in what promises to be an intense encounter, with both clubs aiming to capture early-season silverware and claim bragging rights in Spanish football. Fans from both sides are already buzzing, as the Super Cup final will not only be a battle for glory but also a preview of the fierce competition between these two giants for the rest of the season.