Fourth anniversary of the 12th Spanish Super Cup
On 16 January, 2022, Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 0-2 in the final held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
Real Madrid lifted their 12th Spanish Super Cup at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). It was the third edition played in a knockout format, and the second held outside Spain. In the final, Madrid faced Athletic Club, running out 2-0 winners thanks to goals from Modrić and Benzema. The Croatian was named Player of the Match in the final.
Earlier, Ancelotti’s side defeated Barcelona in the semifinals. That match went to extra-time having finished 2-2 after 90 minutes, with goals from Vini Jr. and Benzema. The strike that sealed Madrid’s place in the final came from Valverde in the 98th minute.
LINE-UPS
0-Athletic Club: Unai Simón, De Marcos, Íñigo Martínez, Yeray, Balenziaga (Yuri, 58’), Dani García, Zárraga (Vesga, 58’), Berenguer (Nico Williams, 46’), Muniain (Nico Serrano, 81’), Sancet (Raúl García, 58’) and Iñaki Williams.
2-Real Madrid: Courtois, Lucas Vázquez (Nacho, 91’), Militão, Alaba, Mendy, Casemiro, Modrić, Kroos, Rodrygo (Valverde, 64’), Vini Jr. (Marcelo, 86’) and Benzema.
Goals
0-1 (min. 38): Modrić.
0-2 (min. 52): Benzema.