The 23-year-old Brazilian Vinicius Junior struck three in the first half as Real Madrid thumped Barcelona, 4-1, in the Spanish Supercopa final held in Saudi Arabia. When the archrivals return to LaLiga play, Real Madrid will aim to regain the lead from Girona, which sits atop the standings with 49 points (after 20 games) but Real Madrid, with 48 points, has a game in hand. Barcelona, which also has a game in hand, sits fourth place, with 42 points, the same as third-place Atletico Madrid.
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