UEFA Super Cup - Real Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Real Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt - Watch Now!  Champions League winners Real Madrid take on the Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup final, the traditional curtain raiser to the European football season As ever, you can watch all the action from the Helsinki Olympic Stadium Live & Exclusive with beIN SPORTS.

After picking up a record-extending 14th Champions League title in May, Real Madrid are aiming to start their season with a trophy ahead of their opening game of the La Liga season away to newly promoted Almeria. Los Blancos have made 7 appearances in the Super Cup final down the years, and have picked up the trophy on four occasions. 

The last time Real hoisted the trophy was the 2017 UEFA Super Cup which was hosted in Skopje the capital city of Macedonia. Isco was on hand to score the decisive goal to edge out Manchester United 2-1. 

In terms of summer transfers, Real may have missed out on number one target Kylian Mbappe, but have made up with it with some smart accusations and crucial contract extensions. 

German international Antonio Rüdiger was picked up on a free transfer from Chelsea to add some depth defensively. Whilst the capture of 22-year old Aurélien Tchouameni looks an especially exciting accusation as Real look to manage the transition of their famed midfield trio of Luka Modric, Casemiro & Toni Kroos. Whilst the likes of Modric and Vini Jr have signed contract extensions with the club. 

Eternal rivals Barcelona have opted for a transfer splurge this summer, and Real have opted for a more continuity-based approach keeping with the same core squad and adding a few high-quality additions This philosophy could pay off again, especially with the team delivering both the La Liga and