Audio By Carbonatix
Angel Correa scored late on as Atletico Madrid stunned Barcelona 3-2 in Saudi Arabia to reach the Spanish Super Cup final.
Koke's clinical strike put Atletico ahead early in the second half.
Lionel Messi equalised with a driven finish and then Antoine Griezmann headed Barcelona into the lead.
Alvaro Morata converted a penalty to make it 2-2 before Correra ran through and grabbed the winner with a powerful strike that was too strong for Neto.
It was an incident-packed second half that also saw Messi have a goal ruled out by video assistant referee for handball while Gerard Pique should have taken the game to extra time but sent his header over the bar.
Victory means Atletico Madrid will face city rivals Real, who beat Valencia 3-1 on Wednesday, in the final on Sunday (18:00 GMT).
The tournament has a new format this season, with the top two from La Liga and the Copa del Rey finalists playing in a four-team competition rather than the two winners playing each other.
Real, despite finishing third in La Liga, qualified because Barcelona won the league and finished runner-ups in the cup.
Latest Stories
-
Karaga MP donates 4,000 gallons of fuel to boost livelihoods in New Year outreach
17 minutes -
GIPC CEO engages European Parliament delegation on Ghana’s investment reforms
22 minutes -
BoG rejects market speculation, emphasises data-driven policies
1 hour -
BoG targets consolidation, discipline in 2026 policy direction
1 hour -
GJA-Ashanti commends EPA’s continuous engagement with journalists who were involved in accident
2 hours -
Wenchi needs development, help us – Chiefs to Aseidu Nketia
2 hours -
EPA boss encourages journalists not to relent in their support to fight galamsey
2 hours -
Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme helped Ghana’s economy during difficult period – IMF
2 hours -
Ike City Group of Companies touches hearts at Dzorwulu Special School with compasionate donation
3 hours -
Vehicle exhaust pipes on the left create about 40% more pollution on the road than those on the right – Study
3 hours -
My Response to Dr Bryan Acheampong: Facts must prevail
3 hours -
U.S. and Ghana Armed Forces strengthen medical readiness at SETAF-AF Best Medic Competition
3 hours -
Earlier passage of BoG’s Amendment Bill could have prevented haircuts – Dr. Asiama
4 hours -
Economic stability gains were hard-won through discipline and institutional effort – BoG Governor
4 hours -
GCB Bank rewards customers at first “Pa To Pa” Promo Draw
5 hours
