Six years have passed since Real Madrid’s triumphant 10th victory in the Spanish Super Cup, marking a historic achievement in their rivalry with Barcelona. On August 16, 2017, the football world witnessed Real Madrid claim the coveted Spanish Super Cup title, prevailing over their arch-rivals with an aggregate score of 5-1.
The Victorious Campaign
Real Madrid secured their 10th Spanish Super Cup triumph on August 16, 2017, by defeating Barcelona in a fiercely contested final. In a thrilling two-legged encounter, our team emerged victorious by a remarkable aggregate scoreline. The first leg took place at Camp Nou, where Madrid outperformed Barcelona with a score of 3-1. Just three days later, they sealed their victory with a resounding 2-0 win at Santiago Bernabéu.
Key Players and Moments
The spotlight of the matches was on Marco Asensio, who showcased exceptional skill by netting two sublime goals from outside the penalty area in both fixtures. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema were also instrumental in Real Madrid’s success, contributing goals in the first and second legs respectively.
Match Details – August 13, 2017
Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid
Goals:
Own goal by Piqué (50′)
Messi (77′, penalty) for Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo (79′) for Real Madrid
Asensio (89′) for Real Madrid
Match Details – August 16, 2017
Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
Goals:
Asensio (4′) for Real Madrid
Benzema (39′) for Real Madrid
Line-ups and Performances
The first-leg line-ups:
Real Madrid: Keylor Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo, Isco, Kroos, Kovacic, Asensio, Casemiro, Bale, Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Aleix Vidal, Umtiti, Piqué, Jordi Alba, Iniesta, Sergi Roberto, Rakitic, Alcacer, Busquets, Messi, Deulofeu, Denis Suárez, and Luis Suárez.
The second-leg line-ups:
Real Madrid: Keylor Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo, Kovacic, Casemiro, Kroos, Ceballos, Modric, Lucas Vázquez, Asensio, Theo Hernández, and Benzema.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Sergi Roberto, Umtiti, Mascherano, Piqué, Semedo, Jordi Alba, Digne, André Gomes, Deulofeu, Busquets, Rakitic, Messi, and Luis Suárez.
Real Madrid’s 10th Spanish Super Cup triumph in 2017 remains a testament to their prowess and competitive spirit. The victory not only showcased their dominance over Barcelona but also highlighted the team’s enduring legacy. The memorable performances by key players, especially Asensio’s exceptional goals, further solidified Real Madrid’s place in football history.
