The Spanish team followed up on the triumphs of 2002, 2014, 2016 and 2017. Football players from Real and Frankfurt met for the first time since 1960, when they met in the final of the then European Champions Cup, the predecessor of the current Champions League. Real won 7:3 in Glasgow in front of the largest ever final attendance of 127,000 spectators.
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The English referees, led by chief Michael Oliver, were helped by the semi-automatic offside system, which premiered in UEFA competitions. For the defenders of the Spanish title, it was the first competitive duel of the season, on the other hand, Frankfurt entered the German league on Friday with a 1:6 home debacle against Bayern Munich.
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He started well against Real and could have taken the lead in the 14th minute, but goalkeeper Courtois saved Kamado’s shot from the penalty area. On the other side, Vinícius Júnior beat goalkeeper Trapp, who was replaced by teammate Knauff.
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In the 37th minute, Trapp deflected Vinícius’ attempt for a corner, from which Real struck. After Benzema’s header, Casemiro returned the ball in front of the goal to a free Alaba, and the Austrian international opened the scoring without difficulty.
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Even in the first half, he aimed right next to Benzema, after the break, Vinícius was not mature enough for Trapp. Casemiro then hit the crossbar from distance.
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In the 65th minute, the Madrid team added a second strike. Vinícius passed to Benzema on the edge of the penalty area and the French gunner shot through the Frankfurt goalkeeper.
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UEFA Super Cup in Helsinki: |
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Real Madrid 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt (1-0) |
Goals: 37. Alaba, 65. Benzema. Referees: Oliver – Burt, Bennett (all English) – Kwiatkowski (video, Polish). ŽK: Alario (Frankfurt). Viewers: 31,042. |
Real: Courtois – Carvajal (85. Rüdiger), Militao, Alaba, Mendy – Modric (67. Rodrygo), Casemiro, Kroos (85. Tchouaméni) – Valverde (76. Camavinga), Benzema, Vinícius Júnior (85. Ceballos). Coach: Ancelotti. |
Frankfurt: Trapp – Touré (70. Alario), Tuta, Ndicka – Knauff, Sow, Rode (58. Götze), Lenz – Kamada, Borré, Lindström (58. Kolo Muani). Coach: Glasner. |
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