Real Madrid Wins the UEFA Super Cup for the Fifth Time in its history

Real Madrid has been crowned UEFA Super Cup champions for a joint-record fifth time in their illustrious history after they beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the 2022-23 final on Wednesday at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland capital. Real Madrid entered the clash as the winner of the Champions League final against Liverpool, while Entrechat Frankfurt was the winner of the European League trophy after beating Rangers on penalties "Europe League" in its last version.
In the 37th minute, Austrian defender David Alaba scored an open goal from close range after Casemiro's assists with his head at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. The Spanish club led the first half 1-0. Captain Karim Benzema doubled the lead for the Whites in the 65th minute. 
Real Madrid raised its tally to 5 titles in the European Super Cup, equaling AC Milan and Barcelona at the top of the clubs most crowned with the continental title. Real Madrid’s goals were scored by David Alaba and Karim Benzema in the 37th and 65th minutes, respectively, in one of the strong performances of Real Madrid that kicks off his career in the new season.

Real was lined up for the clash as follows: 
Goalkeeper: Courtois 
Defenders: Mendy, Alaba , Militao , Carvajal 
Midfielders: Kroos, Casemiro, Modric, Valverde 
Forwards: Vinicius & Benzema.


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