In the 2019-20 season Super Cup semifinal, Valencia lost 1-3 to Real Madrid. Photo by Valencia Official Twitter Capture
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] Valencia, missing Lee Kang-in (19) due to injury, lost 1-3 to Real Madrid in the Super Cup semifinals.
Valencia was defeated 1-3 by Real Madrid in the 2019-20 Super Cup semifinal held on the 9th (Korean time) at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid will face the winner of the Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid match on the 10th in the final on the 13th.
Lee Kang-in, who suffered a thigh injury, was included in the away squad and traveled to Saudi Arabia where the match was held, but did not participate in the game.
Lee Kang-in playing in the match against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League [Image source=Yonhap News]
Valencia was dominated by Real Madrid throughout the match.
Real Madrid took the lead with a cross goal in the 15th minute of the first half, followed by an additional goal by Isco in the 39th minute, ending the first half comfortably at 2-0.
In the 21st minute of the second half, Modri? scored the third goal, breaking Valencia's will to chase.
Valencia managed to reduce the deficit with a penalty kick by Parejo during stoppage time.
Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in showed signs of discomfort in his left leg shortly after coming on as a substitute in the 33rd minute of the second half during the Champions League match against Chelsea on November 28 last year.
After the match, he sat on the ground and was helped off the field by the team medical staff.
Subsequently, on November 30 last year, Valencia announced on the club's official website that "Lee Kang-in injured the front muscle of his left thigh."
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