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.

The second Spanish Super Cup semi-final takes place on January 8 between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. The winner will face Barcelona in the final on January

Real Madrid edges Atlético Madrid 2-1 in a tense Spanish Super Cup semifinal, amid on-field drama between coach Diego Simeone and Vinicius Jr.

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr has issued a rallying cry ahead of the Spanish Super Cup, insisting that victory in Saudi Arabia could define their entire campaign. With Kylian Mbappe sidelined by injury,