Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Vinicius Jr. Scores Hat Trick in Spanish Super Cup Classic

01/14/2024 2:45 p.m. Updated on 01/14/2024 3:08 p.m.

The final of the Spanish Super Cup was played this Sunday in Saudi Arabia between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Spanish classic had a new edition, this time between the champions of La Liga and the Spanish Cup 2022-2023. The Merengues started the game very strongly and managed to take the lead very quickly.

The first goal came at 7′, after Jude Bellingham found Vinícus Jr. in space with a great filtered pass that left him alone facing the rival goal. The Brazilian headed to the area and when Iñaki Peña reduced it, he dribbled it and scored with an empty goal to make it 1-0.

With the lead on the scoreboard, Madrid took advantage of the emotional momentum to score another goal. Barsa’s defense was once again very active, and with a long pass from Dani Carvajal to Rodrygo, they managed to reach the area, so that The Brazilian assisted his compatriot Vinícius with a cross, and Madrid’s number 7 only pushed the ball to make it 2-0 at 10′.

Madrid’s great start to the game allowed them to make a difference on the scoreboard against a Barcelona team that was far from its best version, in addition to suffering with the three-in-the-back line approach..

Vinícius scored a double. (AFP)

Vinícius completed his hat trick in the first half with a penalty, being the first to score against Barcelona. Romario, in Real’s 5-0 win against Barcelona, ​​had been the last Brazilian to score a hat-trick in the classic.

Real Madrid’s goals

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Vinicius scored 1-0 for Real Madrid against Barcelona

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Vinicius double for Real Madrid 2-0

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Vinicius made it 3-1 for Real Madrid against Barcelona with a penalty