Helsinki : Karim Benzema became Real Madrid’s all-time second top scorer as the Champions League winners beat Eintracht Frankfurt to win the UEFA Super Cup. With 324 goals in the whites, the Frenchman is just behind Cristiano Ronaldo (450 goals).
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David Alba find the net in the 37th minute. Benzema followed in the 65th minute following a pass from Vinicius. Madrid dominated throughout the game without having to exert themselves. Carlo Ancelotti fielded the same team that beat Liverpool in Paris. Eintracht had been more problematic to Madrid with their ddeep defense and counter quick tactic. However, Madrid took the game to the Europa League holders.
Match Facts
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois, Carvajal (Rudiger 85), Eder Militao, Alaba, Mendy, Modric (Rodrygo 67), Casemiro, Kroos (Tchouameni 85), Valverde (Camavinga 76), Benzema, Vinicius Junior (Ceballos 85).
Subs not used: Vallejo, Nacho, Hazard, Asensio, Lunin, Lucas, Mariano.
Goals: Alaba 37, Benzema 65.
Eintracht Frankfurt (3-4-3): Trapp, Toure (Alario 70), Tuta, N’Dicka, Knauff, Rode (Gotze 58), Sow, Lenz, Lindstrom (Muani 58), Kamada, Borre.
Subs not used: Smolcic, Jakic, Alidou, Hasebe, Chandler, Hauge, Grahl, Ramaj.
Booked: Alario.
Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
