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At 2:30 a.m. Beijing time on January 17, the final of the Spanish Super Cup began to compete, and Real Madrid played against Athletic Bilbao. Real Madrid have had a very good record this season, qualifying as no. 1 in the group in the Champions League and leading the way with 49 points in the league, far behind Atletico Barca. In the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup, Real Madrid met their sworn enemies Barca. Although Barca's strength is far less than before, Real Madrid also played not easily, only playing a draw in regular time, until extra time Real Madrid won the game and advanced to the final. Unexpectedly, in the final, Real Madrid played Against Athletic Bilbao, not Atletico. Real Madrid have played Athletic Bilbao twice in the league this season, winning both. This time, Real Madrid's goal is still to win the game, and the result is that Real Madrid won 2-0 and lifted the championship trophy.
Ancelotti lined up in a 433 formation for the match. Courtois served as the starting goalkeeper. Vazquez, Militão, Alaba and Mendy are paired at 4 backs. Modric, Casemiro and Kroos make up the 3 midfield. Benzema, Vinicius and Rodrigo's offensive trident joined forces. Hazard, Valverde, Isco, Jovic and Marcelo are all on the bench.
Shortly after the start of the match, Real Madrid created a threat, Benzema and Mendy cooperated exquisitely, but fortunately the goalkeeper decisively attacked to preempt the ball out. In the 10th minute, Kroos' long-range shot from inside the box was blocked. Four minutes later, Williams' close-range shot was blocked by Alaba's shovel. In the 17th minute, Benzema fired a shot from outside the penalty area that deflected slightly off the left upright. In the 26th minute, Casemiro pumped a powerful shot into the near corner and was saved. In the 38th minute, the deadlock on the field was broken. Rodrigo sent a return pass, Modric shot straight up, the ball hanging straight into the dead corner. This foot world wave is very beautiful, worthy of the former Mr. Golden Globe. At half-time, Real Madrid led 1-0. Real Madrid had an absolute advantage in the half, scoring 1 goal on 11 shots. Athletic Bilbao had just four shots on goal in the first half, and none of them were on target.
In the second half, Real Madrid went down, Benzema shot the opponent's handball, the referee awarded a penalty, Benzema steadily scored the ball, expanding the score. Athletic Bilbao, already in a desperate situation, had to fight back and fight back fiercely. Athletic Bilbao kept creating chances, but neither Raul Garcia nor Serrano scored. Militang was sent off with a red card for handball in the last minute of the penalty area, Athletic Bilbao received a penalty and Courtois blocked the ball with his foot. Courtois's heroic performance allowed Real Madrid to win the game properly. The final score was set at 2-0, and Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to win the 12th Spanish Super Cup in team history. In this game, Real Madrid spent 100 million euros on Hazard was completely abandoned.