Real Madrid‘s 2017 European Super Cup Triumph: A Look Back at the Victory Over Manchester United
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Skopje, North Macedonia – Eight years ago today, Real Madrid secured their fourth European Super Cup title with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United on August 8, 2017, at the Philip II National Stadium. The match, a showcase of European footballing prowess, marked another important achievement for Los blancos following their Champions League win – their twelfth earning them the moniker La Duodécima – just months prior.
The game saw a dominant performance from Real Madrid, spearheaded by goals from Brazilian midfielder Casemiro and Spanish playmaker Isco. Casemiro opened the scoring in the 24th minute, powerfully finishing a cross delivered by Dani Carvajal. Isco extended Madrid’s lead in the 52nd minute, skillfully beating Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in a one-on-one situation.
Despite a second-half goal from Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku in the 62nd minute, Real Madrid held on to secure the victory.Isco was rightfully awarded the Man of the Match award for his extraordinary performance. The win represented Real Madrid’s second consecutive European Super Cup title, cementing their status as a European footballing powerhouse.
Match Details:
- Real Madrid Starting XI: Keylor Navas,Dani carvajal,Sergio Ramos,Raphaël Varane,Marcelo,Casemiro,Luka Modrić,Isco (Marco Asensio,74′),Toni Kroos,Gareth Bale (Lucas Vázquez,74′),Karim Benzema (cristiano Ronaldo,83′).
- Manchester United Starting XI: David de Gea, Matteo Darmian, Chris smalling, Victor Lindelöf, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Jesse Lingard (Marcus Rashford, 46′), Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matić, Ander Herrera (Marouane fellaini, 56′), Antonio Valencia, Romelu Lukaku.
Goals:
- 1-0: Casemiro (24′)
- 2-0: Isco (52′)
- 2-1: Romelu Lukaku (62′)
The match was officiated by Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi.
the European super Cup: A Ancient Perspective
The European Super Cup, first contested in 1972, pits the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League against each other. Originally a two-legged tie, the competition transitioned to a single-match format in 1998. real Madrid currently holds the record for the most european Super Cup titles with five wins (1998,2002,2014,2016,2017). Manchester united has won the title once, in 1998. The competition serves as an early indicator of form for European clubs at the start of the domestic season and provides a prestigious platform for showcasing continental champions.
The 2017 edition was notably notable as it featured two of the most prosperous clubs in European football history, both boasting significant investments in their squads and managed by renowned tacticians – Zinedine Zidane for Real Madrid and José Mourinho for Manchester United.
Frequently Asked Questions About Real Madrid’s 2017 European Super Cup Win
What year did Real Madrid win the European Super Cup against Manchester United?
Real Madrid defeated Manchester United in the European Super Cup in 2017,specifically on August 8th.
Who scored the goals for Real Madrid in the 2017 European Super Cup?
Casemiro and Isco scored the goals for Real Madrid in their 2-1 victory over Manchester United.
