The first leg of the Spanish Super Cup was played on Sunday, August 17th 2011 at the Santiago Bernabeu. 2-2 the game ended with Real and Barca sharing the spoils.
As it has always been, the Spanish super cup is a two legged affair and the next one is in about an hour's time. This time it is the home of Barcelona (Camp Nou) that will host the match. Jose Mourinho has a rotten record at the Nou Camp with no win, 3 draws and 4 defeats with all the teams he has come here with. But as they say, records are made to be broken. Knowing Jose very well, all that will count for nothing when he brings the 'whites' to Catalunya tonight to try and wrest the Spanish Super Cup from the hands of Barcelona.
The Catalans have the edge,not only because they have 2 away goals, but also based on the fact that it is their home and Pep has a good record against Real in any competition. Mourinho is fighting for his 20th trophy as a manger, while Guardiola looks forward to hoist his 11th. Lionel Messi has scored 11 goals in 14 games against Madrid, including 4 in the last 5 and 5 in 5 straight games at the Bernabeu. Ronaldo hasn't fared well against Madrid's rivals as he has only 2 goals against them. Both were scored in the space of 3 days last season,including the all important extra time winner in the Copa Del Rey final at the Mestalla.
Today's match represents the 7th classico showdown between Mourinho and Guardiola. The Portugese will want to even the H2H 2-2, and Pep will want to extend his dominance. It promises to be an interesting match and Real will be very pleased to win the super cup at the home ground of their greatest rivals. Happy viewing.
Ohis Eboreime
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