Two months and twelve days today since they were crowned the 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League (UCL) champions, Real Madrid on this day has added another trophy to their cabinet [The Super Cup].
Met Eintracht Frankfurt who were UEFA Europa League champions last season in Helsinki, Finland, their first encounter with German outfit – Real Madrid as favourite prior to the match showed domination as they were rated, held onto their experience in this type of competition to win their fourth against the first timers, one to match all-time champions AC Milan.
Started the match tense and tricky for the first 37th minute, David Alaba placed the “Los Blancos” in the lead through the assistance of Casemiro following an effort from Vinicius Junior got denied into a corner kick – giving them the victorious momentum before halftime.
Tried to equalise in the second half, Eintracht Frankfurt’s hopes were let down by last season’s Champions League top-scorer and best player, Karim Benzema who doubled up in a beautiful possession set-up from Madrid’s half through the assistance of Vinicius Junior in a one-tap finish.
Won their 4th Super Cup since 2017 on a 2-0 score-line against Eintracht Frankfurt.
And as the most valuable player (MVP) of the match, a tradition in football Brazilian midfielder Casemiro was honoured, based on ratings according to sofascore statistics.
After the match, the 28-year-old was rated at 8.4 more than any other player hence a decision for such an individual honour.
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