Real Madrid have won the Spanish Super Cup after dismantling Barcelona 4-1 in the Riyadh final on Sunday night.Led by fantastic Vinicius Jr, who scored a hat-trick in the first half, the Royals dominated the game, taking no prisoners and avenging their 3-1 defeat to the Catalans in the 2023 final.❗️Official: Vinicius Jr is named MOTM pic.twitter.com/AxHwNkwfcn— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) January 14, 2024 And it was almost over even before it started for Xavi Hernandez’s side.Los Blancos stormed to an early 2-0 lead inspired by the sensational Brazilian winger. Jude Bellingham’s through ball released Vini behind the Barcelona defence, and the Brazilian calmly slotted Real Madrid ahead.And that was just the start.VINICIUS JR HAS SCOREDD!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GaoC1kwI8L— TC (@totalcristiano) January 14, 2024 VINICIUS JR HAS SCORED TWO GOALS VS BARCELONA IN 10 MINUTES!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/AKjr6GK0YK— TC (@totalcristiano) January 14, 2024 He repeated the trick almost instantly to put the Royals 2-0 up inside the first ten minutes!The Blaugrana managed to peg one back thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s eye-pleasing volley from the edge of the box. Beautiful goal from Robert Lewandowski 🔥Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona #ElClasicopic.twitter.com/k0WqvLJgKN— New Sheriff⚓ (@NewsheriffUtd) January 14, 2024 Unfortunately for the Catalans, Ronald Araujo reacted immaturely, taking down Vinicius Jr inside his box for a yellow card and a clear penalty.The Brazilian stepped up again and converted it from the spot to seal his jaw-dropping first-half performance.With a two-goal deficit, the culers didn’t have much to hope for going to the half-time interval, but things would get even worse for them after the break. Who else than Vinicius shone again, this time assisting Rodrygo for 4-1.You won’t see it in this video, but 70% of the goal Rodrygo scored is Fede Valverde’s.Maybe someday, those who cut these videos will understand football.pic.twitter.com/tTclZTzGbo— Gina 🏆 (@Serginaoo) January 14, 2024 The match was wrapped up at that moment, with Barca unable to score at least one more that might put the heat back on. Joao Felix was so close to scoring following an excellent three-piece action, but Lunin stunningly denied his effort from close range.To make it all about himself – but for all the good reasons – Vinicius Jr made sure as he was the one Araujo took down for a second bookable offence and the red card.
