REAL MADRID inflicted another painful blow on Barcelona as Federico Valverde’s extra-time goal sent Los Blancos into the Super Cup final.
It’s been a dismal season for Barca so far, with the Catalan giants currently sixth in La Liga and 17 points behind Los Blancos.
And despite mustering a 2-2 draw in normal time thanks to a late equaliser from Ansu Fati, it was Madrid celebrating at full time.
- Final score: Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid (AET)
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Thats all from the King Fahd International Stadium
A proper El Clasico!
Real Madrid sail through to the Super Cup final and are on course to win their first piece of silverware of the year.
Attentions now turn to tomorrow’s semi-final.
Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
Xav that
Despite the defeat, there are some positives that Xavi can take from the game.
Barcelona looked promising on the attack and had more shots than their opposition.
Pedri put in a great performance despite coming back from injury and will only continue to gain fitness.
Ferran Torres will improve in time as he adapts to the system of his new team.
Credit: AP Stand-out performances
Vinicius and Benzema were too much for the Barcelona defence to handle, especially on the counter-attacks which were frequent throughout the game.
Dembele had a good performance for Barca, but the team as a whole lacked efficiency in front of goal.
All-White on the night
Real Madrid claim their fifth consecutive El Clasico victory in spectacular style.
The victory sees them sail through to Sunday’s Super Cup final where they will be facing either Atletico Madrid or Athletic Bilbao.
The other semi-final will take place tomorrow evening.
Credit: AFP Full Time – Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid secure their place in the Super Cup final with a hard-earned win against their rivals.
Barcelona did not make it easy for them and continued to press until the final whistle.
120. Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
Two minutes to go.
Fati attempts an overhead kick but Courtois claims the ball and clears it.
The Whites break forward on the counter-attack and look certain to score, but Rodrygo somehow misses the target.
116. Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
Only four minutes to go…
Barcelona are really pushing forward now which is leaving them exposed in defence.
112. Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
Barcelona appeal for a penalty as Fati goes down in the box following a challenge from Vasquez.
The referee signals for play to continue.
109. Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
Ezzalzouli comes agonisingly close to levelling the score again, but his effort is driven just wide of the post.
Meanwhile, Jutgla has replaced Gavi.
Vinicius is forced off with cramp and replaced by Camavinga.
106. Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
The game restarts for the final 15 minutes.
ET Half Time – Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have the advantage, but Barcelona have already proven that they are more than capable of getting level.
15 minutes to go…
Valverde celebrates putting Real Madrid aheadCredit: Reuters 99. Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
A perfect counter-attack from Real Madrid.
The Whites claim the ball, break forward with tremendous speed and find themselves four against two.
Rodrygo carries the ball on the right before squaring it into the box, it looks like Vinicius will get the final touch but he leaves it for Valverde to slot into the bottom left corner.
98. GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL REAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!
Super-sub Valverde puts the Whites ahead!
91. Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
Barcelona appeal for a penalty as Dembele goes down in the box.
The winger immediately grabs the ball so the referee gives a free kick the other way for the hand ball.
Xavi is furious.
ET Kick Off – Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
We’re underway for the first half of extra-time.
Vasquez has come on to replace Carvajal.
Full Time – Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
Barcelona have shocked their rivals and come from behind twice to draw the score level.
We now go into extra time.
This still could go either way…
Credit: AP 90. Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
Okay, we’re back after some technical difficulties.
To summerise, Benzema put the Whites ahead, but his goal was cancelled out by Fati.
Modric has come off and has been replaced by Valverde.
Anyway, it now looks like we’re going to extra time – game on!
84. GOOOOAAAAAALLLL BARCA EQUALISE!!!!!
Fati draws Barcelona level!
72. GOALLLLL REALLLLLL!
Benzema taps in after a cross from Carvajal!
66. Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid make their first change of the night as Rodrygo replaces Asensio.
Barcelona also make a change as Fati comes on for Luuk de Jong.
62. Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
The ball is sent out of play as Asensio and Alba go down injured.
The defender attempted to slide in on the midfielder, who lost his balance and accidentally stepped on Alba’s leg.
Both players are back up and look to continue.
58. Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
Barcelona have been in control of the second half so far.
The Whites have been losing the ball cheaply and Barca are happy to keep the possession.
54. Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
Barcelona strike again as the ball finds Dembele in the box.
The Frenchman attempts to volley with his weak foot, it’s a good effort but narrowly misses the target.
49. Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
Xavi’s side are looking much more confident than they did in the first half.
After a long spell of possession and build-up play the ball finally falls to Pedri who strikes from outside the box.
His effort is agonisingly close but goes wide.
Kick Off – Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
We’re back underway.
Barcelona make two changes as Torres makes way for Ezzalzouli.
Pedri also comes on to replace Frenkie de Jong.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
