On January 11, Beijing time, the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup ushered in a key battle, La Liga leader Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, the fifth rival of the league, this is the rematch between the two teams this season, and then let's take a look at the wonderful process of the Madrid derby.
At the start of the game, Atletico launched a fierce attack, and Lino's cut in the box was saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga. In the 6th minute, Griezmann's corner cross assisted Hermoso's header to score a dream start. However, not to be outdone, a trailing Real Madrid saw Modric's corner play in colour and Toni Rudiger headed home the equaliser. In the 29th minute, Carvajal made a delicate diagonal pass, and Mendy scrambled to overtake the score. Atletico showed no signs of weakness, and Griezmann equalised with a powerful volley from the top of the arc.
In the second half, the two sides fought fiercely, and Vinicius and Rodrygo's shots were cleared. In the 78th minute, Atletico Madrid's cross from the side caused a mistake in Kepa's attack, and Rudiger cleared the ball and set himself up for an own goal. In the 85th minute, Vinicius's shot in the penalty area was saved, and Carvajal made up for the equalizer. The two sides drew 3-3 and went into extra time. In extra time, Real Madrid continued to attack fiercely, and in the 116th minute, Joselu headed an own goal from Savic, and Dias scored at the last moment to end the suspense.
In the end, Real Madrid drew in regular time, eliminated Atletico Madrid 5-3 in extra time, and the final will face the winner of Barcelona and Osasuna, and will strive for the team's 13th Super Cup crown! Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid