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Valverde's extra-time strike gives Real 3-2 victory over Barcelona

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January 12, 2022 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois in action REUTERS

Federico Valverde finished off a stunning move in extra time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona in an exhilarating Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Real advanced to Sunday’s final against the winners of Thursday’s clash between holders Athletic Bilbao and LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.

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