Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The King Stadium was electric, vibrating with the energy of El Clásico as Real Madrid turned on a masterclass, dismantling Barcelona 4-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final. At the heart of it all, a young Brazilian phenomenon named Vinicius Jr. wrote his name in history books with a blistering performance that awed even the most seasoned observers.

Vinicius’ Vinicius Show:

• A Blitz Start: From the get-go, it was the Vinicius Jr. show. Two goals in the opening ten minutes, the first a clinical finish inside the box, the second a powerful strike from distance, sent a shockwave through Barcelona and announced Real Madrid’s intent in no uncertain terms.
• Hat-Trick Hero: Unrelenting, Vinicius still needed to be finished. A perfectly placed penalty in the 39th minute completed his stunning hat-trick, etching his name alongside club legends like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás in the pantheon of Real Madrid Super Cup hat-trick scorers.
• Ronaldo’s Heir Apparent: In a touching tribute, Vinicius Jr. celebrated his first goal by mimicking Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuu” pose, a nod to the Portuguese maestro who once graced the same hallowed turf. “I dedicate this celebration to Ronaldo,” the young star declared, “He is my idol.”

Barcelona’s Night to Forget:

While Vinicius Jr. shone, Barcelona’s night became worse early on. Robert Lewandowski’s goal offered a flicker of hope in the 33rd minute, but it was soon extinguished. A red card for Ronald Araujo just past the hour mark reduced them to ten men, and Rodrigo’s strike in the 64th minute put the game beyond reach.

Coach Xavi Admits Defeat:

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez, visibly frustrated, could only acknowledge his team’s shortcomings. “We weren’t at our best,” he conceded. “Finding happiness in any aspect is not a game, and tonight, we just weren’t good enough.”