Carlo Ancelotti is out of his seat early and doing a lot of pointing. The Real boss is eager for another trophy. It's been a tame start. The Spanish and European champions are bossing possession but we're still awaiting a first shot in anger.

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There's a terrific atmosphere in Helsinki. There's 31,000 packed into the Olympic Stadium. Real, as suspected, have started on the front foot and are doing all the early pressing.

England's Michael Oliver signals the start of the 2022 Super Cup.

Real are in their traditional white. Frankfurt are decked out in back.

Buckle up. We're moments away from kick-off.

This is the first competitive meeting between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt since the 1960 European Cup final, in which Ferenc Puskas scored four times and Alfredo Di Stefano three in a 7-3 victory for the Spaniards at Glasgow's Hampden Park.

Karim Benzema has the Champions League trophy in his hands as he leads Real Madrid out onto the pitch. Frankfurt's skipper Sebastian Rode is carrying the Europa League trophy. But who will be taking the Super Cup home with them?

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Real Madrid's Luka Modric, speaking to BT Sport: "Last season was amazing. To start the Champions League losing to Sheriff Tiraspol meant that there was a lot of doubt around us.

"The game against Paris St-Germain changed everything. It told us that we could compete against big teams, made us believe even more.

"They way we won the knockout games was unbelievable and it was the most emotional Champions League for us. We never gave up, we had belief and we felt capable of anything."

Head coach of Eintracht Frankfurt Oliver Glasner talking to BT Sport: "I expect Real Madrid to have more possession, the plan is to defend as a team and when we have the goal to score as fast as possible.

"This game is a reward for winning Europa League title, this is their reward for what they achieved."

Eintracht Frankfurt took around 50,000 fans to Seville for the Europa League final 84 days ago. The Germans defeated Rangers on penalties to spark joyous scenes among their fans.

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Karim Benzema says Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid helped him return to his very best.

The 34-year-old France striker scored 44 goals last season as Real won a Champions League-La Liga double.

"It's been different for me since Cristiano left," said Benzema.

"It's true that I've scored many more goals, but when Cristiano was here, we had a different style of play, I was providing more assists.

"He really helped me on and off the pitch. But at that time, I did know that I could do more and when he left, it was the time to change my game, change my ambitions and I am doing that well at the moment."

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While Real Madrid do no start the defence of their La Liga title until Sunday, Eintracht Frankfurt's domestic campaign is already under way.

They are BOTTOM of the Bundesliga after they were thrashed 6-1 at home by Bayern Munich.

But after defeating Barcelona on their way to winning the Europa League, can they claim an El Clasico double?

"We're not really scared, we have a lot of joy," said Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner.

"We are really looking forward to it. We showed already last year on the European stage that there's always a chance, and we want to take that chance."

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Carlo Ancelotti is looking to win his 24th trophy as a manager and is targeting SIX titles during 2022-23.

As well as the Super Cup, Real Madrid are competing in La Liga, the Champions League, Copa del Rey, Fifa Club World Cup and the Spanish Super Cup.

"We're going to be fighting to win all of the competitions, I've got no doubt about that," said Real boss Ancelotti.

"Winning the six competitions is a little more difficult. It’ll be possible to fight for them and give it a go and that's what we'll be doing.

"I've got great confidence in my squad, which in my opinion is stronger than last season’s. We're going to compete and fight hard."

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Eintracht Frankfurt keeper Kevin Trapp: "Playing in the Super Cup means you've been successful, earned it and done a good job.

"To have the opportunity at this stage of the season to win a trophy against Real Madrid - it doesn't get better."

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It is a big night for referee Michael Oliver who is taking charge of this match, which has been selected to test semi-automated technology to speed up the time taken to reach offside decisions.

It is the first time the technology has been used in European club competition.

The system involves specialised cameras, which are able to track 29 different body points per player.

"This innovative system will allow video assistant referee (VAR) teams to determine offside situations quickly and more accurately, enhancing the flow of the game and the consistency of the decisions," said Uefa chief refereeing officer Roberto Rosetti.

It is 74 days since Real Madrid defeated Liverpool at the Stade de France to become champions of Europe for a 14th time.

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti names the same side that started their Champions League final victory over Liverpool in May, with new signings Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien Tchouameni among the substitutes.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois, Cavajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy, Modric, Casemiro, Kroos, Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Junior.

The only change from the Eintracht Frankfurt side who beat Rangers on penalties to win the Europa League is one that sees Christopher Lenz come in at left wing-back, with Filip Kostic set to leave the club - Juventus have reportedly agreed a deal to sign the Serbia international.

Frankfurt XI: Trapp, N'Dicka, Tuta, Toure, Rode, Sow, Lenz, Knauff, Lindstrom, Kamada, Borre.

There's still another month to go until the group stage begins in both the Champions League and Europa League. But the Super Cup - the annual showdown between the European champions and the Europa League winners - offers those taking part an early trophy as well as a great night out for their fans.

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If things had worked out differently in Paris and Seville in May, we'd be getting ready for an England versus Scotland Uefa Super Cup showdown.

Instead of Liverpool versus Rangers, it's Real Madrid against Eintracht Frankfurt in Helsinki.

Another trophy for Carlo Ancelotti to add to his haul? Or will Frankfurt produce a surprise in the Olympic Stadium?