Overview
- Federico Valverde struck a second-minute free-kick and later set up Rodrygo (55') before Alexander Sorloth's header (58') closed the gap in Jeddah.
- The victory sets up a Clásico final against FC Barcelona on Sunday at King Abdullah Stadium.
- Progress eases immediate scrutiny on coach Xabi Alonso, who took over last summer and is pursuing his first silverware with the club.
- A heated exchange followed Vinícius Júnior’s substitution, with reports of Diego Simeone taunting him; Antonio Rüdiger intervened and Vinícius was shown a yellow card.
- The Supercopa’s Saudi staging draws criticism even as the RFEF touts revenues exceeding €50 million, and broadcasts were limited to pay-TV and paid streams via Sportdigital, DAZN, MagentaSport and Bild+.