Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid win their 12th Supercopa title and their first piece of silverware since Ancelotti returned to the club.
Modric gave them the lead in the first half with a brilliant first-time curling effort into the top corner.
Benzema then wrapped things up after VAR awarded a penalty for handball against Yeray, and the Frenchman fired it home.
Athletic pushed, but without testing Courtois, but they got a chance late on.
VAR awarded a penalty for handball against Militao with the Brazilian being shown a straight red card.
But Courtois made an important save to deny Raul Garcia.
Starting Lineup:
ATHLETIC BILBAO STARTING XI (4-4-2): Unai Simon;
Oscar De Marcos, Yeray Alvarez, Inigo Martinez, Mikel Balenziaga;
Alex Berenguer, Dani Garcia, Oier Zarraga, Iker Muniain;
Oihan Sancet, Inaki Williams.
ATHLETIC BILBAO SUBS: Julen Agirrezabala, Mikel Vesga, Alex Petxarroman Eizagirre,
Nicolas Serrano, Nico Williams, Ander Capa, Raul Garcia,
Dani Vivian, Peru Nolaskoain, Yuri, Inigo Lekue.
REAL MADRID STARTING XI (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois;
Lucas Vazquez, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy;
Luka Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos;
Rodrygo, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.
REAL MADRID SUBS: Nacho, Isco, Federico Valverde, Toni Fuidias,
Andriy Lunin, Luka Jovic, Eden Hazard,
Eduardo Camavinga, Marcelo, Dani Ceballos.
Goals:
38′
GoalScorer: Luka Modric (Madrid)
It comes from Madrid’s right side again, with Rodrygo making another good run before he cuts into the box.
He doesn’t have space for a shot, As a result, he lays it off to Modric instead.
He hits it the first time, curling it around Martinez and into the top right corner. 1-0 Madrid.
52′
GoalScorer: Karim Benzema (Madrid)
Simon is trying his best to put him off from the goal line, but it doesn’t work.
Benzema steps up and fires his shot to the left and the goalkeeper goes the right way.
But it’s just too high for him and it hits the back of the net. 2-0 Madrid.
So, what’s next for Madrid and Athletic Club?
They’re in Copa del Rey action next as they travel to Elche for their last 16 ties.
Athletic couldn’t defend their title, finishing as runners-up for the third time.
They also have the Copa del Rey next up as they host Barca.
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