Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 3-2 in first leg of Super Cup

Barcelona survived a late fightback from Real Madrid and even a horror show by their goalkeeper, Victor Valdes, to win the first leg of their Super Copa game 3-2.
The first half ended without much action, but the game sprung into life in the second half, after Cristiano Ronaldo headed Madrid into the lead. The reply from the Catalans was instant. Javier Mascherano swept the ball over for Pedro, who controlled superbly and slotted the ball past Iker Casillas.
Lionel Messi put Barça into the lead from the spot, after Andres Iniesta was fouled by Sergio Ramos. Iniesta was also instrumental in his side’s third goal, as he found Xavi steaming into the box and sent a delicate pass into his path, for him to finish past Casillas.
With his team coasting away with a two-goal lead, ahead of their second leg next week, Victor Valdes inexplicably dallied on the ball and allowed Angel Di Maria pull one back.