JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Real Madrid advanced to the Spanish Super Cup final after a commanding 3-0 victory over Mallorca, led by a standout performance from Jude Bellingham. This decisive win secures a showdown with archrivals Barcelona, scheduled for Sunday.

Bellingham, who struggled at the start of the season, found his rhythm with his seventh goal in eight games, breaking the deadlock in the 63rd minute. Following an initial flurry of attacks, Bellingham capitalized on a rebound from a shot that hit the post, netting the ball past Mallorca’s goalkeeper Dominik Greif and multiple defenders. His timely goal helped Madrid assert control over Mallorca, who had maintained a strong defensive presence throughout most of the match.

Real Madrid, the reigning European and LaLiga champions, showed their attacking prowess particularly in the second half. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's performance, emphasizing the potential of their attacking line: “When those up front activate, anything can happen,” he noted, highlighting Bellingham’s integral role alongside Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappé (AP News).

The match was punctuated by glimpses of dramatic moments, including an own goal from Mallorca's Martin Valjent during stoppage time, further sealing Madrid's fate. Rodrygo added a late third goal, reinforcing Madrid's dominance throughout the match.

In addition to Bellingham's brilliance, Madrid faced a mini-crisis when Aurélien Tchouaméni had to leave the field after suffering a head injury early in the second half. Despite this setback, Madrid saw little challenge from Mallorca, who struggled to break through Madrid’s defenses.

Los Blancos, buoyed by a supportive crowd in Jeddah, had the chance for revenge against Barcelona after their previous Clasico defeat in October. After the match, Tchouaméni touted Bellingham as “a phenomenal player” highlighting his contributions beyond just goal scoring (Al Jazeera).

Real Madrid now prepares for a highly anticipated rematch with Barcelona in the Super Cup final, a battle that promises to be intense given their storied rivalry.