Real Madrid Beat Manchester United To Win The UEFA Super Cup

UEFA reigning champions Real Madrid have retained the UEFA Super Cup following the 2-1 victory over Europa League winners Manchester United in Macedonia.

Real Madrid led 2-0 early in the second period courtesy of goals from Casemiro and Isco  and the Spanish champions held on to land the title despite Romelu Lukaku 's first Man United goal making it an

uncomfortable conclusion for Los Blancos.

Gareth Bale was named in the Real Madrid XI despite his recent injury problems and the speculation surrounding his future, while Cristiano Ronaldo, having not represented Los Blancos during pre-season, was expectedly included among the substitutes.