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The Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Supercopa de Espana 2023-24 semifinal clash at the King Saud University Stadium (Al-Awwal Park) in Riyadh showcased the intense rivalry between RMA and ATM.

Watch the Sportstar’s recap of the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Supercopa de Espana 2023-24 semifinal match held at the King Saud University Stadium (Al-Awwal Park) in Riyadh.

Real Madrid emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against their arch-rivals Atletico Madrid, securing a spot in the Spanish Super Cup final with a 5-3 win. The match, held at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, witnessed an abundance of goals and excitement. After extra time, Carlo Ancelotti’s team emerged triumphant, setting up a potential El Clasico showdown in the final against the winner of the Barcelona vs. Osasuna semifinal. In the dying moments of the match, Brahim Diaz sealed the victory for Real Madrid with a long-range shot, taking advantage of Atletico’s loss of possession and the goalkeeper’s positioning. Despite receiving a yellow card for his celebration, Diaz’s joy was unhampered. Interestingly, this was the only booking in the entire 120 minutes of play, a rarity for the intense Madrid derby.

January 11, 2024 03:09

120’ RMA 4-3 ATM

Oblak rose for an Atletico Madrid corner, but Real Madrid successfully defends and maintains their lead. The Los Blancos are just moments away from securing a spot in the final.

January 11, 2024 03:08

118’ RMA 4-3 ATM

Correa comes close to scoring an equalizer for Atletico with a powerful left-footed shot. Kepa dives at full stretch and luckily sees the ball go out for a goalkick.

January 11, 2024 03:04 GOAL

116’ GOOOAALL! RMA 4-3 ATM! SAVIC SCORES AN OWN GOAL!

Real Madrid does what it does best – snatching victory right at the end. Carvajal delivers a low cross into the box, and Joselu manages to graze the ball with his head, guiding it towards the goal. Savic attempts to stop it, but the ball takes a deflection off his boot and sneaks into the net. Oblak could do nothing to prevent it.

January 11, 2024 03:02

112’ RMA 3-3 ATM

Real Madrid substitution: Guler comes on, replacing Valverde.

January 11, 2024 03:02

108’ RMA 3-3 ATM

Kroos prepares to take a freekick for Real Madrid, but instead of shooting from 30 yards out, he chooses to cross the ball. Rudiger shows interest in reaching the end of the cross, but Griezmann clears it with a header.

January 11, 2024 03:00

105’ RMA 3-3 ATM

Atletico Madrid substitution: Azpilicueta enters the field, replacing Llorente.

Real Madrid substitutions: Joselu and Ceballos come on, replacing Vinicius and Rodrygo.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:52

The second period of extra time has begun. If the scores remain level after this period, the match will be decided through a penalty shootout.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:51

The first period of extra time has ended with a 3-3 scoreline.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:49

In the 104th minute, Atletico Madrid made a substitution. Galan came in for Koke.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:47

In the 101st minute, Bellingham attempted to find Diaz with a cross, but Hermoso managed to clear the ball and concede a corner.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:44

Carvajal experienced a cramp in the 98th minute, but it seems like he will be able to continue. It was his goal that sent the match into extra time.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:39

In the 95th minute, Valverde tried to find a teammate with a pullback, but was unsuccessful. Witsel gained possession but was dispossessed due to a delay in his clearance. Real Madrid attempted to take advantage of the situation, but Atletico eventually cleared the ball.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:35

In the 91st minute, Atletico Madrid made a substitution. Correa came in for Morata.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:34

The first 15 minutes of extra time have commenced at the Al-Awwal Park.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:30

The match is now in extra time as the scores remain level at 3-3 after the end of regulation time. There will be 30 minutes of extra time played, and if the scores are still level, a penalty shootout will determine the winner.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:30

In the 90+5th minute, Vinicius’ cross nearly found Bellingham, but Oblak managed to reach the ball first and hold onto it.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:29

In the 90+4th minute, Atletico Madrid faced a nervous spell of pressure as they struggled to

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:19GOAL

85’ GOOOALL! RMA 3-3 ATM! CARVAJAL EQUALIZES!

The goals keep coming in this match without any signs of stopping. Vinicius makes a swift run into the box and takes a low shot, but Oblak saves it. The rebound falls to Bellingham, who takes a shot, but Hermoso makes a fantastic goal-line clearance. However, Atletico fails to clear the ball, and Carvajal lashes it into the net.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:17

82’ RMA 2-3 ATM

Real Madrid makes substitutions: Diaz and Camavinga come in, while Tchouameni and Mendy go out.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:12GOAL

78’ GOOALL! RMA 2-3 ATM! MORATA SCORES!

Atletico takes the lead with a scrappy goal. Riquelme’s cross inside the box is not properly dealt with by Rudiger. Morata causes trouble and manages to bundle the ball over the line. It appears that Kepa had the last touch, resulting in an own goal by the Real Madrid keeper. Despite protests from Kepa and his teammates, the goal stands.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:11

76’ RMA 2-2 ATM

Toni Kroos faces loud jeers from the crowd whenever he touches the ball due to his previous comments about the Saudi Pro League, suggesting that players choose the league for money rather than ambition. However, the German seems unfazed by the criticism.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:10

76’ RMA 2-2 ATM

Carvajal spots Vinicius inside the box and attempts a short cross to find him. Vinicius manages to get away from Molina at the back-post but fails to reach the ball.

JANUARY 11, 2024 02:06

71’ RMA 2-2 ATM

Atletico Madrid is caught off guard as Vinicius takes a quick freekick. He finds Carvajal with a well-placed cross, and Carvajal, with plenty of time and space, takes a first-time shot. However, Oblak does well to save the attempt.

JANUARY 11, 2024 01:39

Start of the second half!

The score is tied at 2-2 as the second half of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid begins.

JANUARY 11, 2024 01:23

Halftime!

The first half was thrilling, with the score level at 2-2 as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid take a break.

JANUARY 11, 2024 01:22

45+4’ RMA 2-2 ATM

There was an unfortunate clash between Rudiger and Koke, resulting in Koke getting injured. Rudiger accidentally stepped on Koke’s foot while falling down. However, it seemed unintentional, which is why the German player did not receive a card. VAR may have reviewed the incident for a potential red card.

JANUARY 11, 2024 01:19

45’ RMA 2-2 ATM

Four minutes have been added at the end of the first half!

JANUARY 11, 2024 01:19

43’ RMA 2-2 ATM

A fantastic save by Oblak! Rodrygo displayed great control to bring down a deep cross with his chest. He then outmaneuvered Gimenez with his skillful left foot. With an open goal in front of him, Rodrygo took a shot, but Oblak managed to touch the ball and keep it out of the net.

JANUARY 11, 2024 01:17

41’ RMA 2-2 ATM

Morata was fortunate to avoid a booking as he made a cynical challenge on Vinicius near the halfway line.

JANUARY 11, 2024 01:10

GOAL!

37’ GOAL! RMA 2-2 ATM! GRIEZMANN EQUALIZES FOR ATLETICO!

Griezmann scored a brilliant equalizer. After receiving the ball at the edge of the box, he skillfully evaded his marker with a chop. He then placed a well-directed shot into the bottom-left corner of the net.

JANUARY 11, 2024 01:07

33’ RMA 2-1 ATM

Morata delivered a cross into the box for Griezmann, but Kepa was always in control and caught the ball comfortably for