Video: Federico Valverde's thunderous free kick against Atletico Madrid

08.01.26 FT Spanish Super Cup

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The clash in this Spanish Super Cup semi-final is off to a flying start between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos are already ahead thanks to a brilliant free kick from Valverde.

Just 1 minute and 30 seconds into the match, Real Madrid have already taken the lead against Atletico in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. After Jude Bellingham drew a foul, Federico Valverde stepped up to take the free kick. He struck it perfectly and found the back of the net. 1-0 for Xabi Alonso's men.

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