Real Madrid Rout Mallorca 3-0 to Reach Spanish Super Cup Final

Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 win over Mallorca to reach the Spanish Super Cup final, where they'll face arch-rivals Barcelona.

Real Madrid secured a spot in the Spanish Super Cup final with a convincing 3-0 win over Mallorca, setting up a thrilling showdown with arch-rivals Barcelona on Sunday. The victory marked Real Madrid's seventh win in nine meetings against Mallorca, with Carlo Ancelotti's side dominating the match.

In the early stages, Real Madrid asserted their control, with Lucas Vazquez, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham all testing Mallorca goalkeeper Dominik Greif within the first 20 minutes. Despite their dominance, Real Madrid struggled to capitalize on their chances, with the Mallorca defense holding firm under pressure.

As the first half drew to a close, Rodrygo came close to breaking the deadlock, but his effort sailed over the bar after excellent build-up play by Bellingham. The missed opportunity meant the score remained goalless at halftime, despite Real Madrid's overwhelming possession and attacking pressure.

Mallorca nearly capitalized on a defensive lapse by Lucas Vazquez early in the second half, as Dani Rodriguez unleashed a powerful strike that narrowly missed the target. This close call served as a wake-up call for Real Madrid, prompting Carlo Ancelotti's team to regain control of the match.

Real Madrid's persistence paid off in the 63rd minute when Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal, converting a loose ball from eight yards out. The chance arose after Rodrygo's initial header hit the post, and Kylian Mbappe's follow-up effort was denied by goalkeeper Dominik Greif. With momentum on their side, Los Blancos pushed for a second goal to seal the win.

🙌 ¡A LA FINAL!
🏁 Real Madrid 3-0 @RCD_Mallorca
⚽ 63' @BellinghamJude
⚽ 90'+2' Valjent (pp)
⚽ 90'+5' @RodrygoGoes#SuperSupercopa | @Emirates pic.twitter.com/IOmg7PQPbC

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) January 9, 2025

Despite Greif's best efforts to keep Mallorca in the game, thwarting Rodrygo and Mbappe in quick succession, Real Madrid continued to create scoring opportunities as the match entered its final 10 minutes. The team's persistence ultimately paid off with two goals in stoppage time, securing a convincing 3-0 victory.

The first stoppage-time goal came when Martin Valjent inadvertently diverted Brahim Diaz's through ball into his own net. Rodrygo then added the final touch, scoring at the back post to seal Real Madrid's spot in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. Mallorca's wait for their first Super Cup title since 1998 will continue.