Real Madrid vs Valencia Results: Real Madrid Wins on Penalties

Real Madrid vs Valencia Results: Real Madrid Wins on Penalties

Real Madrid managed to get rid of Valencia from the 2022/2023 Spanish Super Cup. Real Madrid won 1-1 (4-3 penalties) in the semifinal match at the King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh.

Real Madrid took the lead through Karim Benzema penalty in the first half. Valencia equalised thanks to Samuel Dias Lino goal early in the second half.

In this round, Comert execution soared over Courtois crossbar. Then, Courtois successfully countered the execution of Jose Gaya. Real Madrid also managed to come out as winners.

In this result, Real Madrid has the right to advance to the final to face the winner of the match Real Betis vs Barcelona.

First Round

Real Madrid dominated the game from the start. Carlo Ancelotti foster children obtained a series of opportunities, but they still needed to come to fruition.

Real Madrid got a penalty in the 37th minute after Eray Comert fouled Benzema in the forbidden box. Benzema also successfully beat Giorgi Mamardashvili from the spot.

Valencia tried to get up by increasing the intensity of the attacks. A golden opportunity was obtained through Edinson Cavani action. Unfortunately, it still failed to become a goal. The score of 1-0 lasted until halftime.

Second Round

A moment after returning from the locker room, Valencia managed to equalise through Lino goal. Lino successfully leaked Toni Lato cross from the right side to deceive Thibaut Courtois.

Real Madrid continued to dominate possession. However, Los Blancos' attacks are now often easily broken by Valencia's solid defence.

Just before the end of average time, Vinicius Junior got a golden opportunity which still needed to be maximised to become a go. The match had to go into extra time.

Extra Time

Real Madrid created several dangerous opportunities in extra time, from Vinicius to Toni Kroos. However, Mamardashvili performed brilliantly under the Valencia goal.

Valencia himself almost turned ahead in the 111th minute. Unfortunately, Courtois countered a golden opportunity through Fran Perez shot.

Both teams created all goals at 2x15 minutes of extra time ended. The winner of this match must also be determined via a penalty shootout.

In this round, Comert execution soared over Courtois' crossbar. Then, Courtois successfully countered the execution of Jose Gaya. Real Madrid also managed to come out as winners.

Player Lineup

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois; Lucas Vazquez (Dani Carvajal 68'), Eder Militao (Ferland Mendy 74'), Antonio Rudiger, Nacho Fernandez; Federico Valverde (Dani Ceballos 106'), Eduardo Camavinga (Luke Modric 46'), Toni Kroos; Rodrygo (Marco Asensio 84'), Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Valencia: Giorgi Mamardashvili; Thierry Correia, Eray Comert, Cenk Ozkacar, Jose Gaya; Samuel Dias Lino (Fran Perez 82'), Andre Almeida (Hugo Guillamon 115'), Yunus Musah (Dimitri Foulquier 95'); Justin Kluivert (Hugo Duro 73'), Edinson Cavani, Tony Lato (95').
Coach: Gennaro Gattuso
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