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Real outclass Majorca to set up Clasico Super Cup final


Published on 2025-01-10 02:05:19 - Reuters
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  • Real Madrid will chase a record-equalling 14th Spanish Super Cup title in the final against Barcelona after second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped them to a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the semi-finals on Thursday.

Real Madrid secured their place in the Spanish Super Cup final by defeating Mallorca 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The match, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw Mallorca take the lead with a goal from Cyle Larin in the 13th minute. Real Madrid equalized in the 78th minute through a header by Antonio Rudiger. Despite both teams having chances to win in extra time, the game went to penalties where Real Madrid's goalkeeper Andriy Lunin was pivotal, saving two penalties to clinch the victory. Real Madrid will now face Barcelona in the final on January 14, 2025.

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