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Madrid Derby: Supercopa Showdown in Saudi Arabia
8 Jan
Summary
- Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid face off in Supercopa de España semifinals.
- The intense Madrid derby is scheduled for January 9th in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Key players like Alexander Sørloth and Gonzalo Garcia are expected to shine.
The Alinma Bank Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will host a high-stakes Madrid derby as Atletico de Madrid clashes with Real Madrid in the 2025-26 Supercopa de España semifinals. This encounter, scheduled for January 9th, promises intense competition between two of Spain's fiercest rivals.
Atletico Madrid arrives at the match with a five-game undefeated streak, including a previous victory over Real Madrid this season. Despite a recent draw, they are motivated to deliver a top performance. Real Madrid, on the other hand, enters the semi-final on a four-game winning streak, buoyed by a decisive win in their last LaLiga fixture.
Key players such as Atletico's Alexander Sørloth, who scored in their last league game, and Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia, fresh off a hat-trick, are expected to be pivotal. Both teams face challenges with injuries, as Atletico misses Nicolas Gonzalez and Clement Lenglet, while Real Madrid is without Kylian Mbappe and Eder Militao.
