Real Madrid beats Valencia on penalties to reach Super Cup final

Football
Published 12.01.2023
Real Madrid beats Valencia on penalties to reach Super Cup final

Thibaut Courtois saved Jose Gaya’s poorly-struck spot kick to provide Real Madrid a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Valencia after the groups had completed stage at 1-1 after additional time of their Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Karim Benzema gave holders Real Madrid the lead from the spot within the first half after he was fouled inside the realm by Eray Comert however Valencia got here again into the sport and deservedly equalised by a Samuel Lino volley from a Toni Lato cross straight after halftime.

Vinicius Jr might have gained it for Real Madrid in additional time however his shut vary shot was saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Real Madrid will face the winner of Thursday’s semi-final between Real Betis and Barcelona within the last in Riyadh on Sunday.