Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. Brazilian striker Vinicus Jr. scored all the goals for the Meringues, giving them their first title of the year. The Brazil international scored his first two goals in just three minutes of the first half, with the third goal coming in the final stages before half-time.
Watch Vinícus Jr.'s first goal with Real Madrid
The Brazilian's first goal came in the 6th minute of the first half after a spectacular pass from Bellingham. The Meringues recovered a ball from Barcelona and the English footballer received the ball in midfield. The former Borussia Dortmund player saw “Vini” and told him to leave him alone in front of goalkeeper Iñaki Peña. The young striker took the goalkeeper and shot him with his right foot when the goal was empty.
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Watch Vinícius Jr.'s brace against Barcelona
Real Madrid's goal hit Barcelona hard, who were surprised by Vinícius Jr.'s brace three minutes later. Carvajal played a deep pass from his penalty area to the Brazilian Rodrygo. The 23-year-old footballer reached the small area and handed the ball to his compatriot, who came almost alone from the left wing. “Vini” swept and pushed the ball to make it 2-0 in Saudi Arabia.
Watch Vinícius Jr.'s third goal against Barcelona
Barcelona equalized through Robert Lewandowski in the 33rd minute, but five minutes later Vinícius Jr. appeared again and scored from the penalty spot to make it 3-1 for Real Madrid. The Brazilian took a right hand and sent it to the right post of Iñaki Peña, who guessed the shot but did not reach the ball's trajectory.