Real Madrid is looking to put their inconsistent domestic form aside as they face cross-town rivals Atlético Madrid in a high-stakes Spanish Women’s Super Cup semi-final this Tuesday (Jan 20).
Turning the Page on Liga F Despite a recent 2-1 victory over Levante, the Madridistas find themselves trailing Barcelona by 10 points in the Liga F standings. However, head coach Pau Quesada is adamant that league form counts for nothing in a knockout “winner-takes-all” scenario.
“There are no favorites in a derby,” Quesada stated during his pre-match press conference. “In a single match, any opponent can beat you. Once the whistle blows, the word ‘favorites’ means nothing. Our only goal is to win tomorrow.”
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Tactical Battle: Controlling Atletico’s Pace Quesada was quick to praise Atlético’s offensive threats, identifying their speed as the primary danger. “Atlético loves to have the ball and they transition very quickly. We must control their pace and impose our own rhythm. I expect a very balanced match with different phases where we will need maximum concentration.”
Match Details The semi-final will be held at Real Madrid’s home ground, with the winner advancing to the Super Cup final.
Kick-off: 19:15 local time (Tuesday).
Stakes: A spot in the first major final of the 2025/26 season.
Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.
