Real Madrid defeat Mallorca to reach Clasico Spanish Super Cup final

“It’s always difficult to play against them, but we are ready, we’re doing well and we want this (trophy),” Rodrygo told Movistar, before praising Bellingham, who scored his eighth goal in his last 10 games for Madrid.

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“At the start of the season he was having trouble scoring, but he’s always got his head up, training every day to improve and the result of his work is there,” said Rodrygo.

Real Madrid made the early running against last season’s Copa del Rey runners-up, with Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo coming close in the opening stages.

Kylian Mbappe appealed for a penalty after going down under pressure from Dani Rodriguez but it would have been soft.

Jagoba Arrasate’s Mallorca found their footing and did well to restrict the Spanish and European champions to no further clear chances in the first half.

Madrid lost Aurelien Tchouameni early in the second half after he hurt his head in a challenge with Cyle Larin, although he confirmed he was unharmed after the game.

Real Madrid defeat Mallorca to reach Clasico Spanish Super Cup final