In Spain they wrote this morning: "It is likely that they will win the Super Cup on Sunday and there is also a good chance that they will lift the Champions Cup at the end of the season, because this is Real Madrid, but their dynamics are worrying", but the Blancos are far from impressive on the field and yesterday (Thursday) in the semi-finals The Spanish Supercup gave us further proof of this.
The Spanish team was dragged to penalties against Valencia after a 1:1 draw, and managed to win only in the decisive kicks and qualify for the final to be held in Saudi Arabia.
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach, admitted at the end: "The team is not at its best. It was a game that got complicated. At the end of the game we were a little better, but we must improve. There are no easy games in football and our opponents come prepared and well organized. The most important thing is that we won the game this".
"Courtois and Benzema hid the problems"
It was also written in Spain that "Courtois and Benzema hid the problems of Real Madrid", the Belgian goalkeeper who continues his excellent ability stopped a decisive penalty in the penalty shootout.
Benzema, was accurate twice in the white spot, during the game and then in the decisive kicks.
Tonight (Thursday) Barcelona will meet Betis in the second semi-final of the Super Cup and their victory will set up a Super Clasico meeting in the final on Sunday, Real knows that the ability it provided yesterday will not be enough against the Catalans.
Benzema and Courtois.
Save the group, photo: AFP
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