Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory thanks to goals either side of half-time from Casemiro and Isco, while Romelu Lukaku netted a consolation with just under half-hour left to play.
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The result means that United boss Jose Mourinho has still never beaten Madrid, his former employers, in a competitive match. Of the five games he’s managed against Los Blancos, his teams have lost four and drawn one.
The Portuguese coach, however, was pleased with the effort his players showed over the course of the 90 minutes.
“I’m so happy to be the manager of these guys,” Mourinho told reporters after the match. “I told them I have never liked a group like I like them.”
Man Utd fans on social media also praised Mourinho after the match for what he did with his runners-up medal shortly after the Super Cup had finished.
The 54-year-old was filmed walking away to the United fans before handing the medal to one of the Red Devils’ travelling supporters.ALSO READ: Defender undergoes medical, Manchester United's Mourinho gives green light for transfer - Report
A lovely touch.
UNITED FANS REACT ON TWITTER
And here’s how United fans reacted…
Jose Mourinho gives his runners up medal away to a fan, noticed all the players took there's off, good to see We want winners! #SuperCup2017
MOURINHO EXPLAINS WHY HE GAVE HIS MEDAL AWAY
In his post match press conference, Mourinho was asked why he gave his medal away.
“Sometimes when I win I don’t keep the medals. So imagine when I lose,” he told reporters, per Man Utd’s official Twitter account.
“For me, the medal would go to some place in my house but for that kid it’s something he’s going to keep and remember.
“For me medals, I repeat, when I win they don’t mean much. Imagine when I lose…”
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