January 12 News Real Madrid beat Varen 5-4 in penalty shootout
In West Asia, the two teams have won all the last 4 matches against Real Madrid. This is also Real Madrid’s best record against Valencia in 11 years. The last time was from the 09-10 to 11-12 season.
Real Madrid striker Benzema scored the first goal in this game. This is Benzema’s sixth goal in the Spanish Super Cup, second only to Messi (14) and Raul (7).
Benzema has scored 5 goals in 5 consecutive Super Cup games, second only to Messi (2010-2012, 8 goals in 5 games)
Benzema scored in 5 Super Cups (2011, 2017.2021, 2022.2023), second only to Messi (8).
At the age of 35 years and 23 days, second only to Modric (36 years and 129 days), he has become the second oldest player in the history of the Super Cup.