"Federico Valverde scored a sensational free-kick and set up Real Madrid's other goal as they beat rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a thrilling Supercopa de Espana semi-final. Barcelona hammered Athletic Club 5-0 in the first semi-final on Wednesday, but Thursday's encounter between the capital rivals was much tighter. Valverde was the difference maker, as he followed up his second-minute piledriver with a fabulous assist for Rodrygo as the Brazilian doubled Madrid's lead early in the second half."
"Barcelona hammered Athletic Club 5-0 in the first semi-final on Wednesday, but Thursday's encounter between the capital rivals was much tighter. Valverde was the difference maker, as he followed up his second-minute piledriver with a fabulous assist for Rodrygo as the Brazilian doubled Madrid's lead early in the second half. However, Atletico fought back at King Abdullah Sport City, with Alexander Sorloth heading home in the 58th minute."
Federico Valverde scored a sensational free-kick and set up Real Madrid's other goal in a 2-1 Supercopa de Espana semi-final win over Atletico Madrid. The match was tighter than Barcelona's 5-0 win over Athletic Club in the first semi-final. Valverde opened the scoring with a second-minute piledriver. He then provided a fabulous assist for Rodrygo, who doubled Madrid's lead early in the second half. Atletico responded at King Abdullah Sport City when Alexander Sorloth headed home in the 58th minute. The final score was 2-1, with Valverde the decisive player.
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