Xabi Alonso’s men overcame rivals Atlético Madrid 2–1 on Thursday evening to book a Clásico final for Spain’s first major trophy of 2025–26. Los Blancos’ triumph at Alinma Bank Stadium was marred, though, by fresh injury concerns.

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Vinícius Júnior taunted Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone on social media after their clash at the Spanish Supercopa, commenting "you've lost another knockout tie."

Los Blancos beat Atleti on Thursday in the Spanish Super Cup semis, providing a key opportunity early on in Alonso's tenure

The legendary rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will be staged in the Dominican Republic for the first time on March 14, 2026, when the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium hosts the Real Madrid Legends vs.

Valverde’s goal took all of 76 seconds, the earliest goal in the Supercopa this century. The previous record was held by Maria Mandzukic, who scored 82 seconds in for Atletico in Alonso’s final game as a player for Madrid in August 2014. The goal was also the fourth-earliest Madrid strike against Atletico in the 21st century.