Real Madrid had to dig deep to win 4-3 on penalties as Thibaut Courtois proves heroic against Valencia in the Spanish Supercopa
They somehow always seem to find a way, don’t they? Real Madrid are through to the final of Supercopa de Espana despite a sluggish performance in a 1-1 full-time draw against Valencia.
Real Madrid were on the front foot in the first 20 minutes. Rodrygo, Benzema and Valverde missed chances in what looked like a return to form. Since the 2022 Qatar World Cup Los Blancos lost in their previous match in LaLiga against Villareal, a loss that gave FC Barcelona a 3-point lead at the top.
Against Real Valladolid in their first fixture after the World Cup, Real Madrid were saved by Thibaut Courtois in goal and Karim Benzema’s two late goals.
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In the 37th minute, Karim Benzema won and converted a penalty for Real Madrid. Valencia’s high-line tactic their major undoing. Eray Cömert gets yellow-carded. Benzema wrongfoots the goalkeeper. 🥶
Valencia equalize immediately after the break. Samuel Lino, assisted by Toni Lato, with a right-footed shot from close range. The second half was equally balanced, with the two goalkeepers Courtois and Giorgi Mamardashvili making spectacular saves.
Real Madrid held their nerve all the way to the penalty shootout and ground out the result (4-3). Something we are getting accustomed to about Real Madrid.
Los Blancos could face either Real Betis or Barcelona, who play tonight, in the final on Sunday. Remember the last time Real Madrid lost in a final?
