Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barcelona to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick in the first half as Real landed the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

SUPER CUP WINNERS: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, left, and Rodrygo, center, celebrate after their goal during the Spanish Super Cup final soccer match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo)

Real Madrid 4 Barcelona 1

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