Real Madrid recently grabbed a 4-1 win over Barcelona to win the Spanish Supercup. The los Blancos displayed superiority in the match, effortlessly outplaying the reigning champions. Vinicius, a standout performer, proved unstoppable, leaving last year's title-holders struggling. The turning point occurred in the 71st minute when Barcelona's defense suffered a blow with Ronald Araujo receiving his second booking and being sent off after two fouls on the Brazilian dynamo.
Vinicius showcased his brilliance early on, netting two close-range goals in the seventh and 10th minutes, setting the tone for Real's dominance. However, Robert Lewandowski managed to narrow the deficit in the 33rd minute with a well-timed strike on the rebound.
The contest took a decisive turn in the 39th minute when Vinicius capitalized on Araujo's foul inside the box, extending Real's lead from the penalty spot. Barcelona found themselves in a precarious position, unable to contain Real's relentless attacks.
The second half saw Barcelona struggling to regain control as Real Madrid continued their relentless assault. In the 64th minute, Rodrygo further compounded Barcelona's misery by slotting in Real's fourth goal from a rebound, sealing their commanding performance.
Barcelona's hopes of a comeback dwindled after Araujo's expulsion, leaving them with only 10 players. Vinicius, with his brace and involvement in drawing the crucial penalty, stood out as the architect of Real's triumph. The final scoreline and the manner in which Real controlled every aspect of the game solidified their status as the dominant force in the Laliga.
Before Barcelona suffered a 4-1 loss to the los Blancos, Real had beaten the Catalan club 2-1 in their previous meeting. Barcelona managed to beat Real Madrid 3-0 in their last three meeting. The los Blancos grabbed a 4-0 win over Barcelona in their last four meetings.
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