With goal by Messi, Barcelona beat Real Madrid

 

August 23, 2012

 

With a goal from Lionel Messi, Barcelona kept the 3-2 win against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Supercopa of Spain.

The group led by Tito Vilanova defeated his rivals in the first match of the Spanish competition. It was with goals from Pedro, Messi and Xavi.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo and Di Maria discounted for visitors.

Initial Lineups:

Barcelona: Valdés; Alves, Puyol, Mascherano, Alba; Fábregas, Busquets, Xavi; Alexis Sánchez, Messi, Iniesta. Coach: Tito Vilanova.

Real Madrid: Casillas; Arbeloa, Albiol, Ramos, Coentrao; Khedira, Alonso: Di María, Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo; Higuaín. Coach: José Mourinho.