Real Madrid vs. Eintracht Frankfurt result: Benzema scores, Los Blancos win another UEFA Super Cup in comprehensive performance

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Real Madrid looked in prime midseason form, overwhelming mercurial German side Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022 UEFA Super Cup for 2-0 victory, with goals from David and Karim.

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The victory is Madrid’s fifth in the UEFA Super Cup all-time, which pits last year’s Champions League title-winner against Europa League champion.

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It brings Los Blancos level with Barcelona and AC Milan at the top of the competition's winners chart.

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The Super Cup win is also Carlo Ancelotti’s sixth across the Italian’s illustrious career, with four coming as a manager and two as a player.

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The Spanish giants looked ready for the coming campaign, dealing with Frankfurt’s hard press and creating chances up front, while mitigating the danger at the back.

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David Alaba opened the scoring in the first half with an easy tap-in off a corner, while Benzema opened his season’s account with a second-half strike.

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Frankfurt had few opportunities, as Daichi Kamada came up empty with their best chance on 14 minutes. After that, they looked toothless overall in absence of playmaker Filip

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Casemiro was the game’s best player, marauding all over the pitch to put a lid on the Frankfurt attack and provide some threat up front as well.

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