Bachelor's degree in 2022: Real won the Super Coupe

Outstanding Actor

Luca Modric, Score: 8
A wonderful game for the Croatian midfielder, who scored a great goal and was the engine behind the Blancos’ victory

The disappointing actor

Iniaki Williams, Score: 4
The striker did not appear for the game and had a very hard time leading the Basque attack

While leading the table in the Spanish league and looking like a favorite to win the championship, Real Madrid won another title tonight (Sunday) after beating Athletic Bilbao 0-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final, in a match held at King Fahd Stadium in Saudi Arabia. Luca Modric scored a wonderful goal, Karim Benzema doubled from the penalty spot and Thibaut Courtois finished off with an impressive save to Raul Garcia’s penalty.

After the 2: 3 over Barcelona in the semi-final, Real Madrid knew they had crossed the big hurdle but Athletic Bilbao did not intend to be a backdrop in the final. The first half was not too impressive and the magic moment came in the 38th minute, when Luca Modric scored his first goal of his career against the Basques, when he sent a wonderful ball into the net of Onai Simon.

The second half opened well for the Blancos and in the 52nd minute Karim Benzema squeezed a penalty kick from 11 meters and scored himself on the way to 0: 2. For the French striker Bilbao is the preferred rival, as he has scored 18 goals against them during his career, more than any other opponent against whom he has played. After the double advantage Real slightly took a foot off the gas and the Basques came forward.

Raul Garcia, who came in as a substitute, came up with a number of opportunities to shrink the result. In one of them, in the 86th minute, the VAR system detected a clear hand touch from Adar Militau, which prevented a safe goal. The referee issued a red card to the Brazilian stopper’s duty and Garcia approached the white spot. The midfielder, who last season scored a double and ousted Real Madrid in the factory semi-final, kicked to the center and squeezed an impressive save from Tibo Courtois. In the end, Real Madrid celebrated with 0: 2 and winning the first title of the year.

Real Madrid players with the trophy (Reuters)

Half a second

Real Madrid players celebrate win (Reuters)

Karim Benzema and Oscar de Marcos (Reuters)

’90+4
Referee Cesar Soto whistled for the end of the game and ruled that Real Madrid won another title 0: 2 over Athletic Bilbao

’90
Another replacement for Real Madrid: Nacho Fernandez replaced Lucas Vasquez, after a wonderful play by the defender

’89
Fearful Albers received a yellow card after a dangerous slide at the feet of Tony Cross

David Alaba jumps on Thibaut Courtois (Reuters)

Thibaut Courtois stops the penalty (Reuters)

’88
Thibaut Courtois with an impressive save prevents Bilbao’s shrinking goal! Raul Garcia went on to kick the penalty kick but Thibaut Courtois managed to fend off with his foot at the last minute

’87
Adar Militau received the direct red card after preventing a certain goal with the touch of the hand

Referee with Real Madrid players (Reuters)

’86
Once again referee Cesar Soto was called to the VAR after Adar Militau prevented a sure goal in his hand, Athletic Bilbao won a penalty kick from 11 meters

’86
Another replacement at Real Madrid: Vinicius Jr. was replaced by Marcelo

David Alaba vs. Iniaki Williams (Reuters)

’84
A few minutes on the lawn and almost Nico Serrano found the net. Adar Militau went very bad, the ball hit the young player, but Thibaut Courtois flew and caught

’81
Fifth replacement for the Basques: Young Nico Serrano replaces veteran Iker Muniain

’77
The first yellow card of the game is taken out for Danny Garcia’s duty, after committing a back-to-back foul on Vinicius Jr.

Perlan Mandy vs. Fearful Albers (Reuters)

’76
Another good opportunity for Bilbao: Yuri Bercicce raised a wonderful ball towards the Real Madrid pitch, Fearful Albers got up and hit well, but the ball only shaved the outside net

’64
Real Madrid first substitution: Goalkeeper Rodrigo finishes his part in the game and Federico Valverda enters

Lucas Vasquez encounters Iker Muniain (Reuters)

’64
Once again, a wonderful opportunity for Raul Garcia: this time, too, it was Iker Muniain who raised the pitch and the connection slammed out of the blink of an eye.

’63
The second goal reassured Real Madrid and Bilbao dominated a little more. Iker Muniain raised to the field, Iniyaki Williams continued to touch from the air and Raul Garcia kicked out

Karim Benzema vs. Athletic Bilbao defense (Reuters)

’58
Mikel Balenciaga was the third substitute when Yuri Brechica came in to replace him

’58
Air Zraga gave way to Mikal and Sega

’58
Triple Substitution at Athletic Bilbao: Raul Garcia replaced Oyan Sunset

’52
Gate! Real Madrid took the lead 0: 2: Karim Benzema sent a wonderful ball to the net of Onai Simon, who could not save in front of a polished performance and the Whites doubled the advantage

’50
Karim Benzema kicked the ball, which hit the hand of awe-inspiring Albers, the referee was called to the VAR and ruled a penalty kick from 11 meters in favor of the Blancos

’46
At the start of the second half Bilbao’s first substitution: Nico Williams enters at the expense of Alex Branger

first half

Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao (Reuters) players

Vinicius Jr. collides with Alex Branger (Reuters)

’45
Athletic Bilbao looked for equality even before the break. Oyan Sunset burst great in the Real Madrid defense and tried to range the goal from an extension, but the ball slipped over the crossbar

Athletic Bilbao players disappointed (Reuters)

Luca Modric and Perlan Mandy Celebrate (Reuters)

’38
Gate! Real Madrid took the lead 0: 1: In the good minutes of the Basques the Blancos came out bursting, Rodrigo Heath in the defensive players and lowered back to Luca Modric, the Croatian, who never scored against Bilbao, sent a wonderful ball from 15 meters into the net of Onai Simon

Parlan Mandy hits Alex Branger (Reuters) well

’27
The Blancos approached. Casimiro led the breakaway and almost surprised Unai Simon with a kick from a hard angle, but the goalkeeper went far to the corner

’18
The first significant opportunity in the game: Karim Benzema got the ball on the edge of the box and with his right foot looked for the far corner, but missed the frame slightly

Karim Benzema vs. Iniaki Williams (Reuters)

David Alaba fired following Iniaki Williams (Reuters)

’15
After long minutes Bilbao came out of the shock a bit and tried to get ahead. Oyan Sunset kicked off the field, but the ball was repulsed by the defense and went to the corner

’11
Real Madrid completely took control of the game and despite walking in the open it was difficult to get into situations. Tony Cross tried to surprise the defense with a sharp kick, but his kick was blocked by Inigo Martinez.

Iniaki Williams vs. David Alaba (Reuters)

Rodrigo vs. Athletic Bilbao (Reuters) defenders

Vinicius Jr. vs. Oscar de Marcos (Reuters)

‘3
Bilbao started with great enthusiasm, but it was Real Madrid who got the first opportunity when Rodrigo doubtfully kicked a doubtful message and the ball was deflected away by the Basque defense.