In a passionate European Super Cup battlefield, Real Madrid (
Real Madrid soccer team
) swept Frankfurt to the top of the championship with a 2-0 win. Goals from Alaba and Benzema were key, although Vinicius was unable to break through himself, but cleverly assisted Benzema for the winning strike.
Back in the 65th minute, Vinicius cut cleverly inside on the left side of the box, passed back with precision, and Benzema fired a powerful shot from the edge of the box, which was blocked by the opposing keeper and then accidentally bounced into the net.
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The lead is thus consolidated.
Remarkably, this is the 16th assist that Vinicius has dished out to teammate Benzema in his career, while the most assists recorded on any other teammate is only three, which occurred on Rodrigo and Asensio.
It's no coincidence that Vinicius has been exceptional, contributing goals in two consecutive finals, having helped score the decisive goal in last season's Champions League final.
In last season's Champions League, Vinicius made 13 appearances, scoring four goals and adding six assists. In 52 matches throughout the season, he collected 22 goals and 20 assists, only behind Benzema and Crowe, becoming the third player in Real Madrid's history, after them, to have more than 20+ goals and assists in a season.
