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Real Madrid defeat Athletic Bilbao to win Spanish Super Cup
Modric's curling finish towards the end of the first half and Benzema's strike early in the second sealed the win for Madrid, who claimed their first trophy in...
Moments before Bilbao's momentous triumph was confirmed, Messi threw an arm at Asier Villalibre, who had earlier scored a 90th-minute equaliser in normal time to deny Barca victory.
The first final between the two prestigious Basque clubs was due to be held on April 18 in Seville until all organised soccer was indefinitely postponed in March as COVID-19 swept Spain.
Athletic’s Inaki Williams was subjected to racist chanting in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Espanyol where hooligan violence broke out before kick-off.
Karim Benzema has been one of the few bright sparks in an otherwise dreary campaign for the European champions.
The 23-year-old is expected to sign for the Premier League side on Wednesday, with current goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois poised to move to Real Madrid.
British newspapers reported that City paid a club-record £57 million for the 23-year-old Laporte who has signed a contract until 2023.
Athletic Bilbao won their first major cup in more than 30 years when they beat Barca 5-1 on aggregate.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training with his team mates on Saturday.
Barca visit Bayern Munich for their first leg on Tuesday.
Marcelo Bielsa and Athletic Bilbao sealed an agreement to extend the Argentine coach's contract.
Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao should serve up a Europa League final to remember.