Real Madrid edged past Anderlecht with a 2-1 victory in an exhibition game on Wednesday to win the honorary Santiago Bernabeu trophy.


Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy fired Real Madrid into the lead with a first-half double while Sebastian Siani netted a consolation goal for the Belgian Champions.

Ahmed Hassanplayed as playmaker, taking a free role in the Anderlecht midfield against Real Madrid.

Ahmed Hassan held much of Anderlecht's play, taking the ball and waiting for support before finding safe passes.
Ahmed Hassan also played a number of through balls down the flanks, which were not utilised by the attackers.


Ahmed Hassan however, like the rest of his team-mates, didn't at any stage of the half get completely settled into the match. The Egyptian's job was mainly to slow down the tempo for the Belgians who were struggling to hold Real back.


Real Madrid skipper Raul was presented with the Bernabeu trophy by president Ramon Calderon after the game.


Ahmed Hassan's Anderlecht face their first true test of the season when they take on rivals Club Brugge in the Belgian league on Sunday.



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