The Madrid derby will take centre stage in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals as Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid face off for a place in the final against Barcelona. The clash is expected to be intense and closely fought, with both teams eager to book a spot in the title match.
Barcelona have already secured their place in the final after a dominant 5-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the other semifinal. In contrast, the Madrid derby promises a tighter contest, given the rivalry and the high stakes involved.
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Real Madrid head into the match without Kylian Mbappe, who will miss the derby. His absence could impact the team, considering his significant contributions in key games this season. With Mbappe sidelined, attention will turn to Vinicius Jr, who is currently struggling for form and has not scored in his last 15 matches. However, Real Madrid will take confidence from Gonzalo Garcia’s recent performance, as he scored a hat-trick against Real Betis, offering a timely boost.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, will look to Julian Alvarez to lead their attack. Alongside him, Antoine Griezmann will play a crucial role. Griezmann’s creativity, movement and work rate are central to Atletico’s attacking play and transitions, making him a key figure in the derby.
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When and where to watch?
The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup semifinal will be played on Friday, January 9, at 12:30 AM. The match will take place at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah.
Fans should note that the live telecast of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup semifinal will not be broadcast on television. Despite that, excitement remains high as two of Spain’s biggest clubs prepare for another high-voltage Madrid derby, with a place in the final against Barcelona on the line.
