Toni\nKroos’ opportunistic goal direct from a corner helped Real Madrid reach the\nSpanish Super Cup final with a 3-1 victory over Valencia in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kroos’\ncorner was punched in by Valencia keeper Jaume Domenech as he scrambled back\ntowards his line after remonstrating with his defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Isco’s\nvolleyed finish doubled Real’s lead before Luka Modric made it 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daniel\nParejo scored a late consolation from the penalty spot after the referee\nconsulted the pitchside VAR monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\npenalty was given for handball by Sergio Ramos despite it appearing to be\naccidental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barcelona\nwill face Atletico Madrid in the other semi-final on Thursday (19:00 GMT), with\nReal facing the winner in the final on Sunday (18:00 GMT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\ntournament has a new format this season, with the top two from La Liga and the\nCopa del Rey finalists playing in a four-team competition rather than the two\nwinners playing each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Real,\ndespite finishing third in La Liga, qualified because Barcelona won La Liga and\nfinished runner-ups in the Copa del Rey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zinedine\nZidane’s side, who are second in La Liga on goal difference, dominated from the\nstart and had 17 attempts on goal at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their\nmargin of victory could have been bigger as Isco’s header hit the post before\nLuka Jovic’s rebound from two yards out was blocked by Domenech.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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