Real Madrid Beat Valencia at Spanish Super Cup to Reach the Finals

Real Madrid defeated Valencia on penalties in the first semifinal of the competition, which was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and allowed Real Madrid to qualify for the 2023 Spanish Super Cup final.

Taking against the winner of Thursday's semifinal between Barcelona and Real Betis, Los Merengues will now have the opportunity to win their second trophy of the 2022–23 tournament on Sunday. In August, Real already won the UEFA Super Cup.

Jose Gaya, the captain of Valencia, made a poor attempt to end the shootout, but Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saved it. Madrid was flawless in the shootout. 

😉 Por si te habías perdido nuestro pase a la final, aquí te lo dejamos...#SuperSupercopa pic.twitter.com/CfRoo1fv0r

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) January 11, 2023

Speaking to Movistar, Emilio Butragueno, Real Madrid's Head of Institutional Relations said, "We are very happy to reach another final. We want to dedicate it to everyone who has shown us their affection since we arrived in Riyadh, And to the Real Madrid fans, of course. Valencia competed well and knew how to play their game. We had chances, but we didn't take them and it went to penalties. We won, which is the important thing"

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