No surprises in the European Super Cup: Champions League winners Real Madrid settled easily with Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt. The Germans never claimed anything and saw how Real, thanks to Alaba’s goals before the break, and Benzema afterwards, managed to pull the net for themselves.
In short: Real Madrid – Eintracht Frankfurt:
- Key moment: After the break, Frankfurt do not give the impression that they can still shake Real Madrid and in the middle of the second half they can completely shake off that hope. On a pass from Vinicius, Benzema scored the goal 2-0 at Trapp’s goal.
- man of the match: Karim Benzema The European star (along with Courtois) was Real Madrid’s star last season, and the new European season has also started in style. The Frenchman was playing the basis of the 1-0 win, and also scored his own goal. He hit the number 324 in the Real Madrid shirt, and this passes him to Raul (323). Only Cristiano Ronaldo (450) has scored more for Real.
- noticeable: Real Madrid won the European Super Cup for the fifth time, equaling the record holder Barcelona and Milan. Carlo Ancelotti is the first coach to win the European Super Cup 4 times. He previously succeeded with Real in 2014, and in 2003 and 2007 with Milan.
Alaba opens the score for a little sparkling Real
Real Madrid, with Courtois at the base and Hazard on the bench, immediately took charge of the Super Cup final. But it was Frankfurt that caused the first danger in a quarter of an hour. After Mendy lost the ball, he brought Puri Kamada alone to Courtois, but the Red Devil blocked 0-1 with an excellent save.
Real’s response was not long in coming. After a clever combination, Benzema set the ball aside to Vinicius. The Brazilian curled a ball past goalkeeper Trapp, but Tota managed to save 1-0 just before the line. A short revival in a final where the tempo was too slow to inspire.
Just with the clutch in sight, Real Gear climbed. Trapp managed a shot from Vinicius to a corner and hit the winner in CL. Benzema headed the ball to Casemiro, who put it 1-0 at the expense of separate Alaba.
Finally, Tandem Vinicius Benzema counts on Frankfurt
Real mastery in the second half, Frankfurt could not make a fist. Vinicius once again showed why Hazard was kept on the bench, Trapp keeping his shot skewed slightly off target with luck more than skill. The goalkeeper slipped again in the hour when Casemiro hit the crossbar.
Halfway through the second half, Trapp had to turn a second time and it was mainly due to himself. The goalkeeper’s appearance was not good when Benzema, on the advice of non-Vinicius, made the central goal simultaneously. The last vestiges of hope have melted away in Frankfurt.
Real even found time for some exhibition play, while Carlo Ancelotti allowed newcomers Zwamini and Rudiger a few more minutes to play. This didn’t apply to Hazard, the Red Devil also had to miss this final.
Courtois: “It’s great to start the season with a cup”
He didn’t have much work in the Super Cup final, but Thibaut Courtois was important again for Real Madrid. Including a great early attempt save by Kamada.
“We played a good game. We had two chances in the first half, but we also had many chances to score the first goal. We forgot to finish it in the second half. With one goal, the team can always come back, especially with German teams, it will never finish.”
“It’s good to start the season with a cup. It wasn’t easy today, but we showed the right mentality. It’s important now that we start the competition and the Champions League well, so we can go to the World Cup with a fresh head. I hope I can do well there with the Devils.” py”.
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Raul is done, keeping up with Ronaldo is a tough challenge for Benzema.
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