Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo did the scoring duties as Real Madrid secured am emphatic 3-0 win over Real Mallorca on Thursday to set up a mouth-watering 'Clasico'Spanish Super Cup final against archrivals Barcelona.
With strong support from the crowd in Jeddah, Madrid opened scoring through Bellingham's precise finish after the first half, as Martin Valjent's own goal in stoppage time extended their lead, followed by Rodrygo's close-range finish to seal the scoreline.
Real Madrid dominated the initial phase against the previous season's Copa del Rey finalists, with both Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo nearly scoring in the first few minutes, and Kylian Mbappe seeking a penalty decision after contact with Dani Rodriguez.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Under Jagoba Arrasate's guidance, Mallorca established themselves defensively and successfully limited the Spanish and European champions' attacking opportunities throughout the first half.
Real Madrid faced a setback when Aurelien Tchouameni left the pitch early in the second half following a head collision with Cyle Larin, although he later confirmed he had not sustained any injury.
Real Madrid found their breakthrough in the 63rd minute via Bellingham, following unsuccessful attempts by Rodrygo and Mbappe that were thwarted by both the woodwork and Mallorca's keeper Dominik Greif.
The decisive moment came from a swift Madrid attack when Vinicius Junior's cross found Rodrygo, whose header struck the post, followed by Mbappe's shot being saved by the alert Greif.
Bellingham demonstrated his clinical finishing ability by calmly guiding the loose ball past the defenders stationed on the goal-line, further extending his impressive scoring streak.
Despite Vinicius and Mbappe having a subdued performance compared to their usual standards, their involvement in the first goal demonstrated the team's attacking prowess.
Real Madrid's second strike was an own-goal gift from Valjent, who inadvertently directed the ball into his net whilst attempting to intercept a pass, leaving Mallorca with a mountain to climb.
The match concluded with tensions flaring between both sides, particularly involving Mallorca defender Pablo Maffeo and Madrid's Raul Asencio, who engaged in a heated exchange.
Rodrygo sealed the victory in the closing stages, ensuring Madrid's progression to face their rivals from last year's final.
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