Real Madrid have now had things their own way in Jeddah, but they are now closing in on facing Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday after taking the lead in their semi-final against Mallorca.
Carlo Ancelotti's team couldn't find the breakthrough in the first half, but just after the hour mark, they finally struck. It was the in-form Jude Bellingham who struck again, forcing the ball into the back of the net after Rodrygo Goes and Kylian Mbappe had been denied.
Jude Bellingham gives Madrid the lead ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/0enDmVAFiK
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BELLINGHAM POINT FOR MADRID AFTER A CHAOTIC SEQUENCE ‼️ pic.twitter.com/DltwFVUTOf
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Bellingham is so often the difference for Real Madridand it seems that he might be there on this occasion. His goal means Ancelotti's side can control the game from now on, and they will hope to extend their lead in the final minutes, thus ensuring they will face Barcelona in the final for the third consecutive season.
