Real win Super Cup with help from cynical saviour Valverde


Soccer Football - Spanish Super Cup Final - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 12, 2020 Real Madrid players lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the Super Cup REUTERS/Sergio Perez

JEDDAH (Reuters) - Real Madrid were crowned winners of the first edition of the revamped Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, beating city rivals Atletico Madrid 4-1 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw after extra time in a tense final.

The crucial moment in the game came when Real midfielder Federico Valverde deliberately fouled Alvaro Morata when he was through on goal in the 115th minute, avoiding a clear chance for Atletico but earning a straight red card.

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