The situation
Real Madrid were proclaimed champions of the European Super Cup after beating Eintracht 2-0 in a match in which they flirted with problems in the first 15 minutes, but which they later took over completely. Several players shone, including Casemiro, Kroos and Vinicius who has not lost his spark.
The details
Courtois : He finished last season being the best against Liverpool in Paris and started this season in the same way, saving Madrid in the first half with a save against Kamada in a one-on-one that would have been 0-1. Before he had gotten a big hand from Lindstrom, in a play annulled for offside. From then on, Madrid dominated better and the Belgian was able to watch the match with some calm, saving an easy shot from Knauff.
Carvajal : he had a tough time in the first part with Lenz, with whom he collided several times, fortunately without consequences. He tried to combine with Valverde to do damage on that side, although it was difficult for him to move in the sticky Eintracht system. In the second half he found more room to move. He made way for Carvajal in the 85th minute.
Militao : a good first half for the Brazilian, who cut off a very dangerous pass from Lenz that looked like it would end up 0-1. He was quick to go to court and precise with the ball, without getting into trouble. Some problems to support Santos Borré, a very good player with his back. In the second half, with Eintracht trying to attack at a gallop, he was imperial at the cut.
Alaba : from being able to cost a goal to score it, what an irony. Kamada had the better of Eintracht in the first half due to a loss of Mendy and the absence of the Austrian, which forced Militao to cover two places; Fortunately, Courtois appeared. Minutes later, Casemiro was mischievous to give it to him after a corner, the ball with which he made it 1-0.
Mendy : A loss of his for lowering the intensity with the ball almost ended in 0-1 for Eintracht, but Courtois closed the door on Kamada. He was powerful defensively in the first half to keep Knauff from advancing and allowed himself some fancy action with the ball, but in attack he left Vinicius in charge.
Modric : he lacks a bit to be at his best and it shows, he doesn’t have the spark that he usually has in his legs to make changes of pace; but with everything, he provides security with the ball and launches Carvajal and Valverde at speed. He invigorated after the break and his internships with the ball came out more easily. He influenced more in attack, he almost assisted Casemiro; the ball went to the crossbar. He made way for Rodrygo in the 66th minute, after Benzema made it 2-0.