Real Madrid beats rival Atletico in eight-goal thriller to book place in Super Cup final

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 5-3 after extra-time in a pulsating battle in Saudi Arabia to reach the Spanish Super Cup final on Wednesday.

Mario Hermoso and Antonio Rudiger exchanged early headed goals before Ferland Mendy sent Madrid ahead at the Al-Awwal Park stadium in Riyadh.’

AS IT HAPPENED: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid highlights

Antoine Griezmann levelled with a milestone goal for Atletico to become its all-time leading scorer and Kepa Arrizabalaga’s own goal sent the Rojilbancos ahead. However, Dani Carvajal smashed Madrid level and forced extra-time.

With the game heading towards penalties, Stefan Savic’s own goal nudged Madrid ahead, and Brahim Diaz wrapped up the win on the counter-attack with Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak stranded out of position.

In Sunday’s final, Madrid will face either Barcelona or Osasuna, who meet Thursday in the other semifinal.