Alaba , Benzema fire Real Madrid to UEFA Super Cup glory

Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over Eintract Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night .

UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid took the lead in the 37th minute when Austrian Defender David Alaba tapped home from inside the opposition Penalty area .

Real Madrid dominated every facet of the game to lead 1-0 at the break . In the second half, Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema positioned himself to score the second goal of the match off a Vinicius Junior assist .

Karim Benzema moved past Real Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez on Madrid’s all time goalscorers chart with the goal .

Referee Micheal Oliver signalled for full time to seal a 2-0 victory for Real Madrid to be crowned UEFA Super Cup winners .

A new season but same old Madrid team kickstarting their season with a fifth UEFA Super Cup trophy , their fourth silverware In 2022 .