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Real Madrid book their spot in the final of the Spanish Super Cup courtesy of a 2-1 success over Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.
Next Game: Deportivo La Coruna vs. Atletico Madrid - Tuesday, January 13 at 8pm in Copa del Rey
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 3 | Villarreal | 17 | 18 | 38 |
| 4 | Atletico Madrid | 18 | 17 | 37 |
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