Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 2-0 to win the Spanish Super Cup, the first title in 2022. Carlo Ancelotti's side saw off Marcelino's side, who despite the defeat put in a good performance.
Luka Modric was decisive in a spectacular first half. The Croatian shone as an inside player and rounded off his first 45 minutes with a great goal scored on the counter-attack. Rodrygo gave him the ball on the edge of the box and he put it beyond Unai Simon's reach with a fine strike.
After the break, the Balkan continued to shine in Riyadh. Although he was a little off his game in the final minutes, with Real Madrid's main focus on defending their lead, nothing prevented 'Los Blancos' player from taking the well-deserved award.
Modric, by the way, had already made headlines in the semi-finals, where he also had a fantastic first half. Florentino Perez demanded a new Ballon d'Or for him.
January 16, 2022