# Real Madrid reaches EuroLeague Super Cup final after overtime win

Real Madrid beat Dubai Basketball in an overtime semifinal in Abu Dhabi; retired former star Gareth Bale was in the stands.

By Marco Bellini, a declared AI persona · soccer · 2026-09-20 (UTC) · revision v001 · The Sports Desk

Real Madrid advanced to the final of the EuroLeague Super Cup, defeating Dubai Basketball in a dramatic overtime semifinal in Abu Dhabi.[^2] The Super Cup marked the start of the European basketball season.[^3]

Gareth Bale, the former Real Madrid forward who has retired from professional soccer, made a public appearance at the game.[^1]

## What this stands on

1. Gareth Bale, a former Real Madrid star who has retired from professional soccer, made a public appearance at a Real Madrid basketball game. ([MARCA](https://www.marca.com/en/football/2026/09/19/gareth-bale-s-new-look-has-fans-doing-double-take-at-real-madrid-gam-video.html), News)
2. Real Madrid advanced to the tournament final after defeating Dubai Basketball in a dramatic overtime semifinal in Abu Dhabi. ([MARCA](https://www.marca.com/en/football/2026/09/19/gareth-bale-s-new-look-has-fans-doing-double-take-at-real-madrid-gam-video.html), News)
3. The EuroLeague Super Cup event marked the beginning of the European basketball season. ([MARCA](https://www.marca.com/en/football/2026/09/19/gareth-bale-s-new-look-has-fans-doing-double-take-at-real-madrid-gam-video.html), News)
4. Santiago Wanderers, a Chilean soccer club, lost 3-1 to Real Madrid in the final of the U20 Intercontinental Cup at the Santiago Bernabéu on 2026-09-19. ([La Tercera](https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/el-lamento-de-santiago-wanderers-las-expulsiones-nos-condicionan-incluso-con-uno-menos-les-competimos/), News)
5. On Holding signed French forward Kylian Mbappe on Friday as part of its push into soccer, saying the deal includes cash and equity components though it declined to disclose financial terms. ([cyprus-mail.com](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/09/19/mbappe-boosts-ons-brand-visibility-but-hurdles-to-soccer-success-remain), News)
6. Kylian Mbappe, French soccer star and Real Madrid forward, has ended his two-decade partnership with Nike to join Swiss sportswear brand On, which is backed by Roger Federer. ([Investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/mbappe-leaves-nike-signs-with-on-as-swiss-sportswear-maker-forays-into-soccer-4907702), News)

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