Overview
- Federico Valverde's early free-kick and a Rodrygo finish secured Real Madrid's victory in Jeddah, with Alexander Sorloth pulling one back for Atlético.
- Broadcast cameras captured Simeone telling Vinícius, "Florentino's going to kick you out," and later urging him to listen to the boos when he was substituted.
- Simeone downplayed the incident afterward, saying what happens on the pitch stays there and declining to elaborate on his remarks.
- Vinícius was jeered as he left the field and received a yellow card during the substitution flashpoint.
- After the match Vinícius responded on Instagram with "You’ve lost another knockout," and Alonso said Kylian Mbappé will travel with the squad as his fitness for the Barcelona final is assessed.