RIYADH — Real Madrid clinched the Spanish Football Super Cup for the 13th time in its storied history with a commanding 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona at the Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh.
The credit for this triumph primarily goes to Brazilian sensation Vinicius Junior, who scored a remarkable hat-trick in the 7th, 10th, and 39th minute (penalty). His compatriot, Rodrigo, played a pivotal role by providing the assist for Real's second goal and adding the fourth in the 65th minute. On the other side, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski salvaged some pride for Barcelona by scoring their lone goal in the 33rd minute.
The intensity of the match led to the expulsion of Barcelona's Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo in the 71st minute. With this decisive victory, Real Madrid has significantly narrowed the gap with Barcelona, who still holds the record for the most Super Cup wins with 14 titles. Real Madrid now boasts an impressive tally of 13 titles, placing them ahead of other Spanish football clubs, including Athletic Bilbao and Deportivo La Coruña (3 each), and Atletico Madrid (2). The win serves as a testament to Real Madrid's continued dominance and success on the football stage.
