Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid go at it in a tasty Spanish Super Cup semifinal on Thursday, as the winner will play Barcelona in the final. Barca hammered Athletic Bilbao 5-0 in their semifinal in Saudi Arabia and both Atleti or Real will be the underdogs to win this trophy.

Valverde’s goal took all of 76 seconds, the earliest goal in the Supercopa this century. The previous record was held by Maria Mandzukic, who scored 82 seconds in for Atletico in Alonso’s final game as a player for Madrid in August 2014. The goal was also the fourth-earliest Madrid strike against Atletico in the 21st century.

With Kylian Mbappe injured for Real Madrid’s game against Atletico Madrid tonight, the manager appears set to count on Gonzalo Garcia once more as the team’s big goalscoring hope.The academy

Legends from La Liga rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in a match on Feb. 22. The unique showdown will take place at BMO Stadium, regular home to Los Angeles FC of MLS and Angel City FC of the NWSL and host venue for flag football and lacrosse during the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Here's all you need to know about the 2026 Supercopa de España, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Athletic Club vying for the crown this week.