UEFA Super Cup: Isco, Casemiro lead Real Madrid to victory over Manchester United

Real Madrid beat Manchester United 2-1 at the Philip II Arena in Skopje to win the UEFA Super Cup. (AFP)

Updated on: Aug 09, 2017 10:53 AM IST

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Real Madrid beat Manchester United 2-1 at the Philip II Arena in Skopje to win the UEFA Super Cup. (AFP)

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Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid went into the tie as favourites, having become the first team to successfully defend the UEFA Champions League earlier this year. (AFP)

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However, Manchester United had strengthened significantly over the summer and the Europa League champions are not pushovers. (AFP)

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The game was expected to be an extremely tactical battle due to the managerial styles of Jose Mourinho and Zinedine Zidane. (AFP)

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The game started off evenly, with both sides being patient and waiting for the opportunity to score. (AFP)

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However, it was Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro who drew first blood and gave Los Blancos the lead. (AFP)

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Isco then doubled Real Madrid’s lead in the second half which all but ensured the victory for the Spanish champions. (AFP)

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Manchester United did create a few chances but struggled to convert them. (AFP)

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Manchester United did finally get a goal back thanks to Romelu Lukaku. (AFP)

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But Real Madrid were not to be denied and ran out 2-1 winners on the night. (AFP)

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Real Madrid have now won both the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup for two years running. (AFP)