When does Real Madrid vs Atlético play in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final?

Face to face again. real Madrid and Atlético Madrid will star in a new duel and Madrid classic at the Al-Awwal Stadium, formerly called the King Saud University stadium, is a multipurpose venue located in the city of Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia. Those led by Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone will duel in Asia and the winner will advance to the grand final, which awaits Barcelona or Osasuna, who play a day later.

The Madrid classic for the first semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid will be played this Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the Al-Awwal Stadium.

This is how both teams arrive at the game

Real Madrid had to wait for the second half to seal their victory (3-1) in the field of the modest Arandina, from the 2nd RFEF (fourth category), but they were able to fulfill the main mission, this Saturday in the round of 32 of the King’s Cup.

At the El Montecillo stadium in the Burgos town of Aranda de Duero, Real Madrid presented a team full of regular substitutes and youth players, with the presence of the Frenchman Eduardo Camavinga, who reappeared after almost two months out due to an injury. on your knees.

In the first half, Real Madrid got stuck despite having, as expected, the best chances. The 18-year-old Turkish debutant Arda Güler even hit the post.

The Arandina wall fell in the 54th minute, when a fall in the area by Brahim Díaz was punished with a penalty, despite the anger of the local players, and Joselu scored the first.

Moments later, in the 55th minute, Brahim already put distance on the scoreboard, taking advantage of a bad local clearance.

The third was scored by the Brazilian Rodrygo (90+1), with a cross shot from near the penalty spot, before Arandina got the goal of honor with a goal against Nacho Fernández (90+4).

Real Madrid therefore did not fall into the trap in its debut in the 2023-2024 Copa del Rey. It had been exempt from playing the previous rounds like the other three teams (Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Osasuna) that are playing the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia in the new week.

Two other teams from the top zone of the League also got a ticket to the round of 16, Atlético de Madrid and Girona, which respectively won at Lugo (3rd category) by 3-1 and Elche (2nd) by 2-0. .