REAL MADRID saw off Athletic Bilbao in Riyadh to lift the Spanish Super Cup.
Luka Modric gave Real the lead just before the break with his first of the season, before Karim Benzema netted from the spot.
Eder Militao saw red late on though and set up a nervy finale, but Raul Garcia fluffed his lines from the resulting penalty.
- Final score: Real Madrid 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
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That’s all from The King Fahd International Stadium
A deserved victory for the Whites sees them take the trophy home to Madrid.
The Lions have the perfect opportunity to bounce back on Thursday as they take on Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey.
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Credit: Reuters Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup
Goals from Luka Modric and Karim Benzema secure the trophy for Real Madrid.
The Whites certainly were the better side on the day.
Credit: Reuters Next up for Real Madrid
The Whites are in action again on Thursday as they take on Elche in the Copa Del Rey.
They then face the same team three days later in La Liga.
Next up for Athletic Bilbao
The Lions have a huge task on their hands as they take on Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey this Thursday.
They then face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday.
Full Time – Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
This evening’s result is a real sign of intent from the Whites, who are also on course to win La Liga.
It has been 18 months since Real Madrid last won a trophy, but this one could be the first of a few this season.
Full Time – Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Marcelino Toral will be disappointed with his team’s performance this evening.
The Lions often gave too much space and time to Real Madrid’s superstars, who were allowed to dominate.
Credit: AFP Full Time – Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Athletic Bilbao had good spells throughout the game but were not efficient enough in front of goal.
They also struggled to contain the Real Madrid attacking force of Rodrygo, Benzema and Vinicius.
The late penalty miss just about summed up their evening.
Credit: AP Full Time – Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
A dominant performance sees Real Madrid comfortably defeat Athletic Bilbao to secure their first piece of silverware of the season.
It is also Carlo Ancelotti’s first trophy since returning to the club.
Credit: Reuters Full Time – Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup!
90. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Marcelo has come on to replace Vinicius.
Nacho is on for Vazquez.
Four added minutes to go.
88. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
PENALTY MISSED!
Courtois saves with his leg as R.Garcia strikes down the middle!
Credit: AP 85. RED CARD
Athletic Bilbao have a penalty shout for another handball!
The ball is headed onto the arm of Militao.
The referee checks the monitor and the defender is SENT OFF for preventing a goal!
Penalty given!
84. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Serrano gets another shot away but this time he is in the box.
The ball falls to Militao but he is quickly closed down by the 18-year-old and Courtois is forced to make a save.
82. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Serrano gets amongst the action straight away as he strikes from distance.
But, his attempt is comfortably saved by Courtois.
80. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Athletic Bilbao make another change.
Serrano comes on to replace Munain.
79. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
The Lions win a free kick in a promising position after N.Williams is taken down by Vinicius.
The kick is sent straight into the wall.
76. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
A fantastic pass is sent over the top of the Real Madrid defence and into the path of R.Garcia who vollies it straight towards goal from a tight angle.
Militao does well to get a block in and send it out for a corner.
72. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Not much to report on here in the last five minutes with neither side looking too threatening.
Just under 20 minutes to go.
64. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid make their first change.
Valverde comes on to replace Rodrygo.
63. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Athletic Bilbao have the chance to get one back as the ball finds N.Williams who squares it to Garcia in the six-yard box, but his effort is blocked and cleared.
The Lions have had a good spell over the last 10 minutes and look like they could be the next team to score.
58. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
The Lions make a triple substitution.
Sancet makes way for Garcia.
Zarraga comes off for Vesga.
Balenziaga is replaced by Yuri.
53. Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid
Benzema doubles the lead with an excellent penalty.
His shot is rifled into the side netting, giving Unai Simon no chance.
Fantastic from the Frenchman.
Credit: Reuters 52. GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL REAL MADRID!!!!
Benzema steps up to take the penalty and buries it into the corner!
50. Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Madrid
Benzema receives the ball on the edge of the penalty area before striking.
His effort is blocked by Alvarez and a corner is initially awarded.
But, VAR intervenes and the referee is told to go over to the monitor as the ball hit the defender’s arm.
Real Madrid have a penalty for a handball.
46. Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid go on the attack straight away as Casemiro attempts a long ball over to Vinicius who takes it down before striking over the bar.
He is then flagged offside by the linesman.
A positive start for the Whites.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
