The first game in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup will be played tonight (Wednesday) in Saudi Arabia in an intriguing match between Real Madrid and Valencia.
The Blancos came to the principality with a desire to retain the title they won last season and return to the winning track, after losing 2:1 to Villarreal last Saturday.
On the other hand, the bats came with hopes to stun the European champions with the aim of perhaps advancing a step towards a first degree since 2019, when they won the King's Cup.
In the 39th minute, Real took the lead.
Karim Benzema was fouled in the box by Arai Komar and kicked the penalty flat to the right corner of Giorgi Mamardashvili. In the 46th minute at the start of the second half, Valencia equalized to 1:1. Toni Lato, the defender from the right wing, and Samuel Lino, who came from behind, kicked from the air into Courtois' net Until the end of the 90 minutes, none of the teams managed to find the net, and even in the additional 30 minutes of overtime, none found the net of their opponent.
Benzema celebrates Real's goal advantage.
He also celebrated at the end of the evening, photo: AFP
In a duel from the point, all four kickers of Real - Benzema, Kroos, Modric and Asensio were accurate while Valencia players - Comer and Jose Gaya missed and marked Real's promotion to the final that will be held on Sunday.
Her opponent in the final will be determined tomorrow in the second game of the semi-final between Betis and Barcelona.
Lino celebrates Valencia's equaliser, photo: AFP
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