Both Barcelona and defending champions Real advanced to the final via penalty shoot-out. The “White Ballet” could have matched their old rival in the number of trophies in the Super Cup with a possible victory in the final, but coach Xavi’s men decided the duel in Riyadh already in the first half.
In the 33rd minute, after Lewandowski’s pass, Gavi came through. At the end of the opening act, both roles changed and the Polish gunner made it 2:0. Pedri added the insurance in the 69th minute. Real reduced only in the set thanks to Benzema.
| The final of the Spanish football Super Cup in Riyadh |
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| Real Madrid – Barcelona 1:3 (90.+3 Benzema – 33. Gavi, 45. Lewandowski, 69. Pedri). |
