Real Madrid dominated Copa del Rey champions Valencia 3-1 in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to advance to the final of this year’s edition of the Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid will advance to play the winner of Thursday’s Barcelona-Atletico Madrid match in Sunday’s final.

This year’s Super Cup is being held in a four-team format and outside of Spain for the first time as the Spanish Football Federation looks to grow its brand internationally.

It was easy pickings for Los Blancos against Valencia on Wednesday. It didn’t take long for Zinedine Zidane’s side to find a lead after Toni Kroos scored a remarkable corner kick goal in the 15th minute of the match.

Less than a half hour later, Isco doubled Real Madrid’s lead with a goal that put his team comfortably ahead before the break.

Luka Modric, who might be playing his last season in the Spanish capital amid rumors of a possible departure to MLS, got in on the fun with a 65th minute wonder goal that turned the game into a laugher.

Dani Parejo’s stoppage time penalty after a Sergio Ramos handball gave Valencia a goal to get them on the scoreboard just before the match’s conclusion.

The competitions final will be held on Sunday evening in Jeddah.

The post Real Madrid Advances to Super Cup Final with 3-1 Win Over Valencia appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Real Madrid is set to be without midfielder Isco for a yet-unspecified amount of time after the Spanish international player suffered a hamstring injury in Los Blancos’ 1-1 draw with Real Valladolid last Saturday.

Isco was forced off of the pitch at the 68-minute mark in Real Madrid’s second game of the season after experiencing discomfort in his right hamstring.

The team provided an update on the injury on Tuesday, stating, “After the tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services, our player Isco has been diagnosed with a muscular injury in the right femoral biceps. His recovery will continue to be monitored.”

The team did not specify an amount of time which Isco is expected to miss, but it is a given that he will not be able to appear in Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal on Sunday night.

The international break, which will last for two weeks after this weekend’s action, should allow Isco to recover and look to be ready for the first matchday after the dead period.

If not, Isco could be at risk of missing the first match of Real Madrid’s Champions League group stage campaign.

The team will keep a watchful eye on the evolution of Isco’s injury, hoping that he’ll return to the pitch sooner rather than later.

The post Real Madrid’s Isco Suffers Hamstring Injury appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Real Madrid dominated Copa del Rey champions Valencia 3-1 in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to advance to the final of this year’s edition of the Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid will advance to play the winner of Thursday’s Barcelona-Atletico Madrid match in Sunday’s final.

This year’s Super Cup is being held in a four-team format and outside of Spain for the first time as the Spanish Football Federation looks to grow its brand internationally.

It was easy pickings for Los Blancos against Valencia on Wednesday. It didn’t take long for Zinedine Zidane’s side to find a lead after Toni Kroos scored a remarkable corner kick goal in the 15th minute of the match.

Less than a half hour later, Isco doubled Real Madrid’s lead with a goal that put his team comfortably ahead before the break.

Luka Modric, who might be playing his last season in the Spanish capital amid rumors of a possible departure to MLS, got in on the fun with a 65th minute wonder goal that turned the game into a laugher.

Dani Parejo’s stoppage time penalty after a Sergio Ramos handball gave Valencia a goal to get them on the scoreboard just before the match’s conclusion.

The competitions final will be held on Sunday evening in Jeddah.

The post Real Madrid Advances to Super Cup Final with 3-1 Win Over Valencia appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Real Madrid is set to be without midfielder Isco for a yet-unspecified amount of time after the Spanish international player suffered a hamstring injury in Los Blancos’ 1-1 draw with Real Valladolid last Saturday.

Isco was forced off of the pitch at the 68-minute mark in Real Madrid’s second game of the season after experiencing discomfort in his right hamstring.

The team provided an update on the injury on Tuesday, stating, “After the tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services, our player Isco has been diagnosed with a muscular injury in the right femoral biceps. His recovery will continue to be monitored.”

The team did not specify an amount of time which Isco is expected to miss, but it is a given that he will not be able to appear in Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal on Sunday night.

The international break, which will last for two weeks after this weekend’s action, should allow Isco to recover and look to be ready for the first matchday after the dead period.

If not, Isco could be at risk of missing the first match of Real Madrid’s Champions League group stage campaign.

The team will keep a watchful eye on the evolution of Isco’s injury, hoping that he’ll return to the pitch sooner rather than later.

The post Real Madrid’s Isco Suffers Hamstring Injury appeared first on SportzBonanza.