This Sunday, Real Madrid won the 13th Spanish Super Cup in its history, defeating eternal rivals Barcelona (4-1) thanks to a hat-trick from Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior.
In Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), the chosen venue for the competition, Vinicius returned to excellent performances and goals after almost two months out due to injury and almost decided the game in the first half with accurate shots. in the seventh, 10th and 39th minutes, the last at which a penalty was awarded.
At Barcelona, with João Felix increasingly removed from the starting line-up (he came on as a substitute again in the 61st minute), Polish striker Lewandowski cut the score to 33, making it 2–1 at the time. but Real Madrid eventually won the trophy, with the Brazilian also confirming victory at the age of 64.
Also in the second half, Uruguayan defender Ronaldo Araujo was sent off in the 71st minute, leaving Barcelona with one less unit left in the match.
Real Madrid won the 13th Spanish Super Cup in their history and were just one step away from equaling the Catalan side’s 14th tally, which remains the record holder.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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