Today, January 8th, Madrid's two eternal rivals, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, will once again face off in the Spanish Super Cup. The semi-final match at the tournament hosted by Saudi Arabia is not a simple game - it is a full-fledged derby, a clash of principles, and the last step to reach the final.
The match will take place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Open sources indicate different game times: Atletico's official website stated the match would begin at 8:00 PM (January 9th, 12:00 AM Tashkent time). Some announcements indicate the broadcast will begin around 11:55 PM - meaning the evening will be long for fans.
The most interesting thing is that this derby has not been "cold" in recent years, but rather has become very intense and goal-rich. The last five matches between the teams demonstrate this:
- 27.09.2025, La Liga: Atletico Madrid - Real Madrid - 5:2
- 12.03.2025, Champions League: Atletico Madrid - Real Madrid - 1:0 (penalty minutes 2:4)
- 04.03.2025, Champions League: Real Madrid - Atletico Madrid - 2:1
- 08.02.2025, La Liga: Real Madrid - Atletico Madrid - 1:1
- 29.09.2024, La Liga: Atletico Madrid - Real Madrid - 1:1
Another important detail: Barcelona is the current winner of the Spanish Super Cup. In the 2025 final, the Catalans defeated Real Madrid 5-2. Therefore, the team that won today's derby has a high chance of facing an opponent "stronger than stronger" in the final - and this gives the game a special character.
In short, the stage is ready: Jeddah, derby mood, one step towards the final. Now, whoever plays on the field without straining their nerves and making mistakes will make history.
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