In the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona managed to lead from their eternal rivals Real Madrid 3-2 on Thursday (23/8). These results are certainly in their favor when playing the second leg at the Bernabeu.
As usual, both teams played with a high tempo. However, Barcelona managed to master the first half. Madrid is not at all given the opportunity to attack at this stage. Lucky, they have Iker Casillas who perform exceptionally well.
Captain of the Spanish national team managed to stop some of the opportunities created by Alexis Sanchez, Pedro and Lionel Messi. Barcelona winning possession was 80 percent versus 20 percent.
Unfortunately none of the opportunities that successfully utilized by the host. The first half ended 0-0.
In the second round, the higher the intensity of the game. El Real began to counterattack quickly their mainstay.
Often attacked, even managed to Madrid ahead in the 55th minute. Starting from a corner kick Mesut Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo managed to gore ball into goalkeeper Victor Valdes.
These advantages only last two minutes. Pedro equalized quickly through the action of a prisoner. Score 1-1.
Catalan team more incentive to attack El Real. Disaster came for the visitors in the 70th minute. Sergio Ramos had dropped Andres Iniesta in the penalty box.
Lionel Messi succeeded perfectly executed penalty. Hose seven minutes later, El Barca getting away from the pursuit of the visitors. Iniesta managed to send the perfect assists mid resolved by Xavi Hernandez.
Things unexpected happen. In the 85th minute, Valdes made a blunder when receiving the pass Adriano. Angel Di Maria cleverly stole the ball and reduce the position to be 2-3.
Score lasted until the end of the game. The second leg will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday (29/8) future.
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