UEFA: Madrid beat Frankfurt to claim Supercup

By Chigozie Anueyiagu, The Nigerian Voice Sports

Champions of Europe and La Liga made a statement to rivals by claiming the Supercup yesterday. They reminded competition why they were champions last season and how they intend to dominate this season as well.

Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and a fifth UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday which they share a record with AC Milan and Barca. This is the first time both team faced each other since 1960

Frankfurt were dangerous, particularly in the first half, Madrid’s experience and perseverance saw them through, as it did so often in their victorious 2021-22 Champions League campaign.

Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois forced into a stunning save when one-on-one with Daichi Kamada in the 14th minute.

Frankfurt pulled up a fine defence as Madrid almost got their first, when Benzema released Vinicius to curl past Kevin Trapp in the penalty box, only for Tuta to clear the ball off the line.

With Madrid dominating possession, Frankfurt mounted several counter-attacks until Madrid launched a counter of their own in the 37th minute.

A diving Trapp got his fingertips to a goal-bound shot by Vinicius, pushing the ball out for a corner.

From the ensuing play, Benzema linked with Casemiro just next to the right post.

The Brazilian sucked in several Frankfurt defenders and a diving Trapp, before heading back to an unmarked Alaba who scored from close range.

After the goal, Madrid stepped it up a gear and should have gone 2-0 up, with Benzema uncharacteristically dragging the ball wide with the goal begging in the 41st minute

Casemiro also hit the wood work in an attempt to score from long-range.

Madrid will turn thier attention towards La Liga as the Spanish league hope to resume this weekend.