22:49 – The summary of the match
A Superclásico. This is how the Spanish press described this poster of the semifinals of the Spanish Supercup this morning. In this duel between the two sworn enemies of Iberian football, the Merengue were logically favorites. Leaders of the championship, Carlo Ancelotti’s men remained on a series of 13 wins in 15 games. Opposite, the arrival of Xavi only slightly changed the difficult dynamic of Barcelona this season. However, it is the Blaugrana who started the Clásico foot to the floor. True to their style of play, they suffocated the Merengue in the first minutes of the meeting. Yes but here it is, Real Madrid is a monster of realism. On a balloon recovered by Benzema, the French launched Vinicius in depth which opened the scoring for the Merengue (25th). Led by the score, the Blaugrana do not give up and equalize with a little success through Luuk de Jong (41st). At the break, the two teams are back to back. The Blaugrana take matters into their own hands when they return from the locker room but on an individual action from Benzema (72nd), Carlo Ancelotti’s men regain the advantage. Once again the Catalans will not abdicate and equalize in the last moments of the meeting thanks to Ansu Fati (84th). In extra time, merengue realism will still pay off. On a backlash perfectly played by Madrid, Federico Valverde scored the winning goal (98th). Despite some hot Barça actions, Real Madrid finally won (3-2) and validated their ticket for the Supercopa final.
22:44 – Valverde’s goal on video
Discover in video the goal of the victory of the Madrilenians signed Federico Valverde. After a clinical cons of the Merengue, the midfielder crucified Ter Stegen.
22:44 – Real qualified for the final
By winning (3-2) against Barça at the end of the suspense, Real Madrid validated their ticket for the Supercopa final. Carlo Ancelotti’s men will face the winner of the other semi-final between Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.
22:33 – End of the match
It’s over ! Real Madrid won (3-2) in extra time and thus qualified for the final of the Supercopa de Espana. The good performance of Xavi’s men failed to surprise the merengue realism.
22:32 – Fati’s return!
Strong center of Dembélé at the far post. Piqué head to put the leather back in line. Fati misses his return to Courtois. It was not far!
22:28 – 2 minutes of additional time
There will be 2 minutes of added time in this Barça – Real Madrid. Can Barça snatch the shots on goal?
22:27 – Camavinga tries individual action
Found on the right side, the Frenchman attempting collective action which has the gift of annoying Toni Kroos who would no doubt have preferred that the Madrilenians keep the ball.
22:23 – Barça pushes
The legs are heavy on the merengue side, Xavi’s men are pushing hard in the last few minutes to try to equalize.
22:22 – Change for Barça
New change for Xavi in this Barça – Real Madrid: Ferran Jutlgà replaces Abdessamad Ezzalzouli. Last change for the Blaugrana.
22:21 – Change for Real Madrid
New change for Real Madrid: Vinicius, injured, gives way to Eduardo Camavinga. Defensive change for the Merengue.
22:19 – The strike of Ezzalzouli!
First hot action in this second period of extra time: Ezzalzouli tries a shot from the right which passes right next to Courtois’ cage.
22:18 – Madrid conservation
Carlo Ancelotti’s men set foot on the ball and play the clock to try to keep the score in this Barça – Real Madrid.
22:16 – Second period of extra time
Let’s go for the second period of extra time. The Blaugrana kick off this second period of extra time.
22:11 – End of the first extra time
The referee whistles the end of the first half of extra time. Real Madrid now leads (3-2) thanks to the achievement of Federico Valverde (98th) after a beautiful against merengue.
22:09 – Courtois’ double stop!
Double rescue of the Real Madrid goalkeeper in these extra times: first on a strike from Sergio Busquets, then on a new attempt by Dembélé.