At the end of the extensions of an explosive meeting, the Merengues pocket their hundredth Clasico.
An excellent Barça, but a better Real Madrid for an exceptional Clasico. Like the double reaction of the Catalans, like the multiple saves of Thibaut Courtois, like the duo Benzema-Vinicius, or like the dazzling counter-attack concluded by Valverde in extra time.
Exported to Saudi Arabia, this first Spanish Supercup semi-final could serve as a resurrection journey for FC Barcelona. Admittedly, the Madrilenians were the most effective. But the Catalans, who have been looking for each other in recent weeks, have shown one of their best faces since Xavi’s arrival.
