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Fred scored twice as hosts Brazil won the Confederations Cup for the third time in a row with a hugely impressive win over favourites Spain in Rio de Janeiro.

The Fluminense striker struck early in each half, the first a scrappy affair and the second a neat curled finish.
Neymar fired home another just before half-time while Spain did not help themselves, with Sergio Ramos missing a penalty before fellow centre back Gerard Pique was sent off.

Job done: Brazil's players lift the trophy after a sensational performance against the world champions Spain

Say cheese: David Luiz poses with the trophy after the ceremony at the Maracana

Star of the show: Neymar lived up to his ever-growing reputation with a stunning show of his talents

Not quite: Colombian singer Shakira was in Rio to watch her boyfriend Gerard Pique in action

Letting fly: Neymar rifles a shot into the roof of the net as Iker Casillas scrambles to keep it out

Basking in the glory: Chelsea's Oscar and Neymar jump into the home crowd after the second goal

MATCH FACTS

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Alves, Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Marcelo, Oscar, Dias, Paulinho (Hernanes 88), Fred (Jo 80), Neymar, Hulk (Jadson 73)
Subs not used: Jefferson, Cavalieri, Dante, Filipe, Rever, Fernando, Lucas Moura, Jean, Bernard
Goals: Fred 2, 47 Neymar 44
Spain: Casillas, Pique, Ramos, Arbeloa (Azpilicueta 46), Alba, Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets, Torres (Villa 59), Pedro, Mata (Navas 52)
Subs not used: Valdes, Reina, Albiol, Monreal, Martinez, Fabregas, Cazorla, Silva, Soldado
Booked: Ramos, Arbeloa
Sent off: Pique 68
Referee: Bjorn Kuipers (Holland)
Attendance: 73,531

Brazil gave a raucous Maracana crowd a dream start as with just over a minute on the clock, Fred showed superb presence of mind as in trying to meet Hulk's cross he was buffeted by two defenders.
The ball rebounded off Neymar and Spain full-back Alvaro Arbeloa and, flat on his face, Fred managed to improvise and poke the ball past Iker Casillas.
Spain's goalkeeper was almost caught out by Paulinho's 13th-minute lob, backpedalling to palm the ball off the line before falling gratefully on the loose ball.
Arbeloa was then booked for a cynical pull on Neymar. The Barcelona new boy would have had a clear run on goal, sparking Brazilian claims for a red card despite the challenge taking place in the centre circle.
That sparked the second flashpoint of the early exchanges, with players from both teams having earlier squared off after Fernando Torres' foul on Marcelo.

And they're off: Fred scored a close-range effort early on in the match

Flare up: Thiago Silva points a finger in the face of Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas

Brazil custodian Julio Cesar tipped Andres Iniesta's long-range curler away from goal, Torres heading the resulting corner just wide of the near post.
Ramos was booked for hauling down Oscar on the edge of the box, with Hulk blazing wide from the free-kick, while Fred spurned a glorious chance when teed up by Neymar.

See you later: Cesar Azpilicueta (left) can only watch as Fred nets his side's third and his second

Come here, you: Neymar and Fred celebrate the third of the evening at the Maracana

David Luiz saved Brazil with a remarkable sliding goal-line clearance after a fluent Spanish break ended with Pedro curling the ball past Cesar.
It was a timely intervention as Neymar doubled Brazil's lead a minute before half-time, hammering the ball inside Casillas' near post after exchanging passes with Oscar on the edge of the box.

Nice to meet you: Gerard Pique was red-carded for a foul on his new team-mate Neymar

Cesar Azpilicueta replaced the hapless Arbeloa at half-time but Brazil quickly extended their advantage.
Hulk and Neymar set up Fred to curl the ball inside the far post despite Casillas getting his fingers to the shot.
Hulk could have added his name to the scoresheet but Casillas charged out of his area to block the powerful frontman's lob.

Nice to meet you: Gerard Pique was red-carded for a foul on his new team-mate Neymar

Ramos' header was saved but the Real Madrid defender was to spurn a better chance to get his side back into the game.
Marcelo fouled substitute Jesus Navas in the box but Ramos drilled the penalty wide of the left-hand post.
David Villa replaced Torres before Navas had a shot deflected wide, Gerard Pique heading the resulting corner straight at Cesar.

Almost another: Hulk (right) is charged down by Casillas as the Zenit St Petersburg striker tries a lob

Flying high: Marcelo (left) tries to keep the ball away from Spain's Xavi

Marcelo blazed into the side-netting for Brazil before apologising fulsomely to Fred, who was waiting in the six-yard box to be presented with a certain hat-trick.
Casillas again had to come off limits to foil Hulk while a sliding Villa was unable to meet Pedro's dangerous cross-shot at the other end.

Bad to worse: Sergio Ramos looks perplexed after sending his penalty wide of the left post

Tormentor: Neymar ran tirelessly at Ramos and the Spain back four in a sensational showing

One for the future? A Brazil fan holds up a mock World Cup trophy as he watches his side take control in Rio

All smiles: A Brazilian fan watches on as Brazil win the Confederations Cup

Things got even worse for Spain when Pique was shown a straight red card for chopping down his new club-mate Neymar, who curled the free-kick just over.
Ramos shot wide again before resuming his defensive duties to block Fred's shot. Neymar was then crowded out when unable to pass the ball with Fred yards offside. The latter's hat-trick hopes disappeared in that moment as he was swiftly replaced by Jo.

Friend or foe? David Luiz (right) chases down his Chelsea team-mate Fernando Torres

Happy? Pop star Shakira watches as her boyfriend Pique's side lose in the cup final

Tempers flare: Players from both sides clash during the first half

Cesar made a superb reflex save from Pedro's powerful effort and Ramos, strangely Spain's primary attacking threat, headed Xavi's corner well wide.
Villa drew another good diving save from Cesar but Brazil were otherwise able to play out the closing stages with no alarms.

Extraordinary: David Luiz slid to clear Pedro's effort off the line showing incredible athleticism

Humbled: Andres Iniesta and Torres look reluctant to re-start the game after the third goal of the night

Humbled: Andres Iniesta and Torres look reluctant to re-start the game after the third goal of the night

Drink it in: Brazil's players celebrate in front of their own fans after securing the victory

Contrast: David Villa sits on the pitch after Spain were humbled at the Maracana

Familiar face: Sepp Blatter was at the Maracana to watch as Brazil brought Spain to their knees

Firing away: Riot police respond to protestors with tear gas outside the Maracana before the match

Discontent: Some Brazilians claim the country is spending too much on World Cup preparations