Real Madrid vs Barcelona player ratings: Vinicius 10, Bellingham 8; Pedri 5, Araujo 4

Real crowned Spanish Super Cup winners for a 13th time after a 4-1 demolition of their rivals in Riyadh

REAL MADRID RATINGS: The Ukrainian was entrusted with the gloves for the final after sitting out the semi-final, and delivered a reliable performance. Not much he could do about Lewandowski's goal. AFShow more

After his goal-scoring heroics in the semi-final, the Spanish full-back was more defensive against Barcelona. Did well to contain the pace and threat of Balde. Getty Images

The German defender loves the big occasion and proved it again on Sunday night in Riyadh. Led the defence with a series of tackles and headers, while keeping Barca's attack largely quiet. AFP

A solid display from the Real Madrid captain at the centre of his team's defence. AFP

The French left-back was comfortably the winner in his duel with Torres, although he found it tougher up against substitute Yamal. Didn't matter, though, as Real had a comfortable lead by that point. Show more

Effective at the base of Real Madrid's midfield, the Frenchman put in the tackles and protected his defence while keeping Pedri quiet. Getty Images

The German continued to get booed by sections of the fans for his less-than-complimentary comments about the Saudi Pro League, but didn't let that impact his performance. Displayed his usual full arraShow more

A typically all-action, energetic performance from the Uruguayan who helped Real Madrid control the midfield. AFP

A data report last week named him the most valuable footballer on the planet, and the Super Cup final demonstrated why. Got the rout underway with a sublime assist for Vinicius' opening goal, and stayShow more

The Brazilian was a constant menace to the Barcelona defence. Bullied left-back Balde all game and ended the final with one goal and one assist. AFP

A hat-trick in a cup final against your fiercest rivals is as good as it gets. The Brazilian opened the scoring in the seventh minute when he sprinted clear and rounded Pena, and got his second just tShow more

SUBS: (Rodrygo 77') Could have scored just moments after coming on, and remained a threat until the final whistle. Getty Images

(Kroos 81') Brought his usual composure and experience to the team as Real looked to close out the victory. Getty Images

(Vinicius 82') A defensive switch from Carlo Ancelotti to ensure no late drama as Real eased to victory. AFP

(Valverde 86') Provided fresh legs in midfield for the final few minutes. AFP

(Bellingham 86') No time to make an impact. Getty

BARCELONA RATINGS: A horror first half as he conceded three goals to Vinicius in 32 minutes. The Brazilian had scored three goals total in his previous 15 clasicos. And it could have been much worse iShow more

Part of a defence blitzed by Madrid’s counter attacks in front of the 23,977 crowd. The Catalans’ defence was continually pulled out of shape. Couldn’t get forward as he usually does. AP

Couldn’t get to grips with Vinicius. Did get a foot to a 64th-minute Vinicius cross – but only enough to prod the ball straight to Rodrygo, who scored Madrid’s fourth. Blocked a Bellingham shot on theShow more

Pulled wide and left a space behind him as Madrid flooded forward and their Brazilians scored all four goals. The positioning of Barcelona’s defenders cost them in the first half. AFP

Gave away the penalty (and received a yellow card) for putting his arm around Vinicius, who then scored Madrid’s third before half time. Sent off after 71 minutes for kicking Vinicius as his frustratiShow more

Cleared to play after an injury on Thursday, he’s lacking match fitness and it showed. A fit Pedri will help a Barcelona side who’ve missed him and will continue to miss Gavi. “We played the worst posShow more

Anonymous and outshone by Kroos in a new low for Barcelona coach Xavi. Couldn’t cut out the balls to Bellingham. Reuters

After a poor start for his team who were 2-0 down inside nine minutes, he helped Barcelona control possession in the first half, yet Madrid were content to counter with devastating effect. Getty ImageShow more

Outshone by his opponents who dazzled in white. Was out of position as Carvajal set up Rodrygo to score. Needs must means he’s played as a deep-lying playmaker in a side missing Sergio Busquets, yet hShow more

Was unfortunate not to score his side’s first goal but Lunin saved. Hit the woodwork but then Madrid scored four against Barca for the second time in three clasicos and Barcelona’s strikers are struggShow more

Still not at his best, but his low 33rd-minute effort from outside the area was Barcelona’s best moment of the game. Reuters

SUBS: (Roberto 61') Improved Barca but not by much. EPA

(Ferran 61') Showed energy as he ran towards goal, past two Madrid players and got a shot on target after 80. Scythed by Rudiger after the Portuguese had turned him – and he was rightly booked; FerminShow more

Vinicius Jr scored a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after a 4-1 demolition of bitter rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Real dominated every aspect of the game and toyed with last year's champions who could not handle Vinicius and ended the contest with 10 men after defender Ronald Araujo was sent off for a second booking in the 71st minute after two fouls on the Brazilian.

Vinicius scored with two close-range efforts in the seventh and 10th minutes before Robert Lewandowski reduced the deficit in the 33rd with a strike on the rebound.

Vinicius extended Real's lead in the 39th minute from the penalty spot, after being fouled by Araujo inside the box.

The goal was a hammer blow for Barcelona who were dominated in the second half and Rodrygo struck Real's fourth from a rebound in the 64th minute.

With their victory, Real became Spanish Super Cup winners for a 13th time to take them to within one of their bitter rivals. It is the second time they have won the trophy since it was moved to Saudi Arabia in 2020.

Check out the player ratings from Al Awwal Park in the photo gallery above. Jon Turner has provided his ratings for Real Madrid, while Andy Mitten gives his assessment of the Barcelona squad. To move on to the next slide, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.