Super Cup reaction: Real Madrid win another European trophy
Real Madrid 2 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt
Let's look at all the best reactions from the media and across the internet as Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup
You can watch the highlights in the video below. Footage from BT Sport
This is what the BBC's post-match report said:
Karim Benzema continued his Ballon d'Or pursuit with a 324th goal for European champions Real Madrid as they beat Eintracht Frankfurt to lift the Uefa Super Cup in Helsinki.
Carlo Ancelotti's side, who beat Liverpool to win the Champions League in May, took the lead when David Alaba tapped into an empty net, with Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp stranded following Casemiro's header back across goal.
Benzema doubled the Spanish giants' lead after the break with a first-time finish from Vinicius Jr's cross to move second on Real's all-time goalscoring list, overtaking Raul and behind only Cristiano Ronaldo who has 450 goals.
7️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ GOLES en una foto... pic.twitter.com/TbLdSD0qrX
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) August 11, 2022
The opening to The Guardian's post match report said:
These two players looked happyKarim Benzema became Real Madrid’s second-highest goalscorer as his strike helped secure a 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Uefa Super Cup final.
Real equalled a record in Helsinki, winning the trophy for the fifth time to join Milan and Barcelona with the highest total.
Real Madrid's midfield is in safe hands ⭐🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/XpnnVPBRWx
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 11, 2022
The Real Madrid boss added to Madrid's social media profiles: "It's a pleasure leading this team. There's a healthy atmosphere, a great chemistry. It's clear that good matches and victories help to keep a healthy dressing room."
Eintracht Frankfurt were clearly happy with the opportunity to play in such a high profile game and put in a decent shift. They have recovered well from their opening night thrashing against Bayern. Their Twitter account posted: "Fought with passion and stood up well. In the end, we lost to strong and confident opponents."