By PAUL LOGOTHETIS
AP Sports Writer
Associated Press Sports
updated 6:00 p.m. ET Aug. 29, 2012
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid took advantage of quick goals to beat 10-man Barcelona 2-1 on Wednesday to win the Spanish Super Cup on away goals after the two-legged tie ended 4-4.
Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo put Madrid in control with goals inside 23 minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu to take advantage of Barcelona's poor start.
Adriano was red-carded for tripping Ronaldo as he was set to race clear on goalkeeper Victor Valdes in the 28th to further thwart the visitors' hopes.
But Lionel Messi curled home an exquisite free kick before halftime of another thrilling match between the Spanish giants with the league champions hanging on to beat the cup holders for the title.
Alex Song and Luka Modric both made their debuts for their clubs, with Madrid's first victory of the season in all competitions helping it recover from its worst start for nearly 40 years and edging it ahead of Barcelona 88-87 in wins between the "clasico" rivals.
It also provided coach Jose Mourinho with the last piece of silverware missing from his Spanish trophy cabinet. The Portuguese coach's 20th title means he has won every trophy available in the four leagues where he's coached - Spain, England, Italy and Portugal.
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Madrid beats 10-man Barca to win Super Cup
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid took advantage of quick goals to beat 10-man Barcelona 2-1 on Wednesday to win the Spanish Super Cup on away goals after the two-legged tie ended 4-4.
Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/48834793/ns/sports-soccer/
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