Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 4-1 score against Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa, with Vinicius Junior leading the way by scoring three goals.

Real Madrid delivered a stunning blow to their arch-rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final, humiliating Xavi’s side with a comprehensive 4-1 victory. The star of the show was Vinicius Junior, who netted a ruthless first-half hat-trick against a helpless Catalan defence.

Jude Bellingham, in his first trophy-winning performance for Madrid, kick-started the celebrations with a magnificent pass that set Vinicius on a blistering run. Barcelona’s baffling decision to employ a high defensive line played right into the hands of the lightning-fast Brazilian duo of Vinicius and Rodrygo, who capitalized on the opportunity and added three more goals to their tally. It was a display of complete dominance as Barcelona were completely outplayed.

Although Robert Lewandowski managed to reduce the deficit to 2-1 with a sensational volley from outside the box, the hope was short-lived. Just four minutes later, Ronald Araujo, who was later sent off, brought down Vinicius in the penalty area, effectively sealing the game with five minutes remaining in the first half.

The only glimmer of hope for Barcelona came in the form of Pedri’s long-awaited return from injury. However, they still have the opportunity to bounce back, as they remain in contention in European competitions, domestic cups, and the league.

On the other hand, Real Madrid received a boost in their La Liga campaign without even stepping onto the pitch, as title rivals Girona dropped points earlier in the day.

In conclusion, Real Madrid’s victory over Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final was a resounding statement of their superiority. Vinicius Junior’s exceptional performance, combined with Barcelona’s defensive blunders, led to a comprehensive win for the Madrid side. Barcelona will need to regroup and find their form quickly, while Real Madrid will be buoyed by their La Liga rivals’ slip-up.