Overview
- Sections of the Santiago Bernabéu whistled Vinícius when he was substituted in the 77th minute during the victory over Real Betis.
- Vinícius is on a 15-match goal drought after scoring 22 last season and has five goals in all competitions this campaign.
- Xabi Alonso defended the winger, describing him as fundamental and expressing confidence in his importance at the Supercopa.
- With Kylian Mbappé out with a knee sprain and considered a doubt for the Supercopa, 21-year-old Gonzalo García filled in and scored a hat-trick.
- The win kept Real Madrid four points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona, with Atlético Madrid up next in Thursday's Supercopa semifinal in Jeddah.