No Clasico in the final: The Basques defeated the Blancos 1: 2 thanks to a pair of Raul Garcia (18, 38 in the penalty shootout), and will compete for the title against Barcelona on Sunday • Karim Benzema Zimek (75)
After Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad last night and qualified for the Spanish Super Cup final at the end of a penalty shootout, everyone hoped that Real Madrid would complete the work tonight (Thursday) and on Sunday we will have a Clasico game in the final.
But Athletic Bilbao had other plans, and they ousted the Blancos 1-2.
Raul Garcia gave the Basques an 18-minute lead from the start of the game in Malaga.
Twenty minutes later he had already completed a double in the penalty area, after Lucas Vasquez tripped Inigo Martinez in the box.
In the 75th minute, Karim Benzema scored a shrinking goal that was approved after a VAR test, but it did not help the Super Copa holder, who will have to part with the trophy.
On Sunday Bilbao will be able to complete a title win, when they meet Barcelona in the final to be held in Sevilla.
