Vinicius Jr. showcased his brilliance with a first-half hat-trick, guiding Real Madrid to victory against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. The winger’s early double in the opening 10 minutes set the tone for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad in Saudi Arabia.
Jude Bellingham played a pivotal role in the first goal, providing a well-timed pass for Vinicius to exploit Barcelona’s high defensive line, rounding goalkeeper Inaki Pena to find the net. Rodrygo extended Madrid’s lead three minutes later, perfectly timing his run to set up Vinicius for a sliding finish at the back post.
Despite Robert Lewandowski pulling one back for Barcelona with a remarkable volley, Vinicius restored Madrid’s two-goal advantage by converting a penalty in the 39th minute, completing his impressive hat-trick.
In the second half, Rodrygo added a fourth for Los Blancos, capitalizing on defensive lapses. Barcelona’s troubles compounded as Ronald Araujo received a red card, leaving them with 10 players. This victory marked Madrid’s third consecutive win in El Clasico and secured their 13th Super Cup success.
As Barca pressed forward in an attempt to narrow the gap, Madrid continued to threaten on the counter. Despite Araujo’s dismissal, the Catalans avoided further punishment in the closing stages.
Vinicius Jr.’s outstanding performance and Madrid’s dominant display highlighted their supremacy in the Super Cup, further solidifying their recent success against their arch-rivals.
Source: BBC Sports
