Revenge in Jeddah: Los Blancos Edge Atleti to Set Up Mouthwatering El Clásico Showdown.

Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup final 2026 El Clasico

Real Madrid delivered a statement performance in the Madrid Derby, overcoming city rivals Atlético Madrid 2-1 in a tense Spanish Super Cup semi-final held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday night (January 8, 2026).

The match exploded into life right from the kick-off when Fede Valverde unleashed a stunning free-kick in the very first minute, curling it beautifully into the top corner to silence the Atleti fans.

Rodrygo doubled the lead in the 54th minute with a clinical finish, putting Carlo Ancelotti’s side in firm control. However, Atlético fought back just three minutes later through Alexander Sørloth, who headed home to make it 2-1 and set up a nervy finale.

Thibaut Courtois was the hero in goal for Los Blancos, producing a series of heroic saves amid intense late pressure from Diego Simeone’s men to preserve the lead and secure passage to the final.

This victory serves sweet revenge for Real Madrid after Atlético’s dominant 5-2 win over them in La Liga earlier this season. The 15-time Champions League winners now turn their attention to the blockbuster final.

El Clásico awaits! Real Madrid will face eternal rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, January 12, back in Jeddah. It’s the first trophy on the line in 2026 – who will lift it?