That goal from Ronaldo though.
While some football fans might have been tempted by the prospect of watching Neymar’s goalscoring debut for PSG, his former club met Real Madrid in the first-leg of the Spanish Super Cup.
After a very quiet first-half, the deadlock was broken when Gerard Pique turned the ball into his own net to give the La Liga champions the lead. In doing so, Pique became the first Barcelona player to score an own goal in El Clasico in the 21st century in all competitions.
Lionel Messi’s controversial penalty drew the game level before an absolute peach from Cristiano Ronaldo restored Real Madrid’s lead.
https://twitter.com/TrendingSportsC/status/896849218727538688
After being booked for taking off his shirt in celebration, the Ballon d’Or winner then received his second yellow moments later after the referee decided that the former Manchester United attacker had dived in the box under pressure from Samuel Umtiti.
Given how Luis Suarez won the penalty which Barcelona scored from, some people felt that Ronaldo was harshly treated.
https://twitter.com/Galapago555/status/896849437305253888
Ramos helping Suarez after his dive. Omg 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/TDTwfYWP4G
— Kay (@RMPanther) August 13, 2017
Suarez was a dive. Ronaldo wasn't. Neither should have been a penalty.
— Janusz Michallik (@JanuszMichallik) August 13, 2017
Ronaldo wrong to push ref. But ridiculous he's sent off when yet another Suarez dive goes unpunished #RMAFCB
— Paul Brown (@pbsportswriter) August 13, 2017
Cristiano sent off. Oh wow. Pushed the referee too. Accused of diving. Ironic after the Suarez call.
— Andrew Gaffney (@GaffneyVLC) August 13, 2017
Suarez diving😴 https://t.co/QPFnL231Iz
— 𝚊𝚣𝚒𝚣 (@utdaziz) August 13, 2017
That El Classico was a wicked game. I don't normally defend Ronaldo but that wasn't a dive. Suarez definitely dived (as usual).
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) August 13, 2017
Roanldo gets sent off for 'diving', but Suárez is rewarded a penalty for his pathetic dive? Fantastic refereeing to start to the season.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) August 13, 2017
Despite being down to ten men, Real Madrid extended their advantage when Marco Asensio scored a blistering breakaway goal to give Zidane’s side a commanding lead as they head into the return match.
https://twitter.com/Anil_Shivtshi/status/896851151144013824
The second-half of football was absolutely hectic and you couldn’t take your eyes off, which is ironic given Real Madrid’s choice of jersey.
After launching their new third kit, Real Madrid decided to mark the occasion by wearing it for the first time against their bitter rivals.
This being said, plenty of people felt that their famous white kit would have been a far better option to wear against a team who wear blue and burgundy.
If you found it distracting while watching on TV, you’re not the only one.
📸 Tonight is the first time we've used our new 2017/18 third kit! 👌#RMSupercopa #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/n5OxnG8roc
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 13, 2017
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Flicking about. This is #Barcelona v #RealMadrid right now. How's this not a colour clash? pic.twitter.com/XsKpwjNeEA
— Des Kelly (@TheDesKelly) August 13, 2017
How's this Barcelona v Real Madrid match not a clash of colours?!? #ElClasico pic.twitter.com/stIgUMaNK5
— Michael (@mickwatson65) August 13, 2017
Why are Real Madrid wearing blue against Barcelona? Ridiculous and unnecessary colour clash. #ElClasico
— Ross Zambra (@TheKingOfPing) August 13, 2017
Brilliant decision by whoever came up with the idea that Barcelona and Real Madrid should both wear blue kits for tonight’s game…?
— ΛЯSΣПΛL ЯΣPӨЯT (@ArsenalReport) August 13, 2017
From a wide angle this game is unwatchable … why Real Madrid are not playing in white is beyond me… stupid kit clash.
— Saintsfc Championship Roadtrip 🔴⚪️ (@europasaintsfc) August 13, 2017
I don't understand the League in 🇪🇸 or MLS with this stupid kit choices Real Madrid in blue against Barcelona's home kit pic.twitter.com/f9Yjtnu5xI
— darrenafc1980 🎗 (@darrengunner198) August 13, 2017
The second-leg at the Santiago Bernabéu takes place on Wednesday while Zidane’s men begin their league campaign away to Deportivo La Coruna. Barcelona start their season at home to Real Betis.
