Not the most significant piece of silverware in Camp Nou’s showcase. Not the most prestigious competition. Not the venue we’re used to seeing as the home for the Spanish ‘El Clasico’.Still, all those things aside, Barcelona and their massive fan base will definitely celebrate this Sunday night’s 3-1 (2-0) win against their archrival Real Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup trophy.The battle in the middle of the Saudi desert deservedly ended in the Catalan’s favour as Xavi’s players managed to create a two-goal surplus before the half-time interval.📊 | Pablo Gavi has had 3 goal contributions in El Clasico today.He equalled Luka Modric’s all-time goal contributions throughout his participation in El Clasico (28 matches) pic.twitter.com/btLdOA2s0u— infosfcb (@infosfcb) January 15, 2023 Courtois did save Lewandowski’s early shot from inside the area, but Barca’s high pressing caused a whole lot of problems for the Royals in the entire first half. It led to lots of turnovers in the danger zone and allowed the Blaugrana to create several more clear-cut chances – which resulted in goals.##NAJAVA_MECA_6946249##The first one came after they forced Rudiger to make a mistake while trying to pass the ball to Camavinga. Busquets took it perfectly, as only he knows, Dembele gave it to Pedri, he to Lewa and the Polish striker instantly deployed unmarked Gavi to open the scoring.BARCA’S FIRST GOALThe smile on Xavi’s face was an excellent description of how things stood on the pitch, and it was even brighter once Lewandowski doubled the lead.Again, it was sublime teamwork, a build-up as if it was straight from the textbook – a five-piece action, from Christensen, via Busquets, and De Jong, that launched unplayable Gavi on the left wing. The youngster returned the favour to Lewa on the far post and it was 2-0 seconds before the half-time break.BARCA’S SECOND GOALOn the other end, Carlo Ancelotti’s slot – although packed with nothing but superstars – struggled to impose their style and take control of the game. Benzema and Vinicius Jr were cut off in the attack, with Modric finding it hard to make his presence count.Pedri make it 3-0 from Gavi assist Real Madrid vs Barcelona #ElClasico #RMAFCB pic.twitter.com/x8wUSpTAIl pic.twitter.com/cFyOso6l6u— Premier League Streaming Live (@plstreaminglive) January 15, 2023 Less than five minutes after the Croat was subbed off, Barca struck for the third time. And again, it was the same – with the ball going fast and accurately from side to side, with La Masia offsprings Gavi and Pedro putting on some more magic for the cherry on the top, 3-0. REAL MADRID’S GOALThe only thing Madrid managed to do before the end was that late’s Benzema goal, after the Ballon d’Or winner netted deep in the stoppage time to make it, at least, slightly less painful.SPANISH SUPER CUP – FINALReal Madrid – Barcelona 1-3 (0-2)/Benzema 90+3 – Gavi 33, Lewandowski 45, Pedri 69/
