Barcelona delivered a masterclass performance, crushing Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The match was practically decided by halftime, as Barcelona went into the break with a commanding 4-1 lead.
Real Madrid initially took the lead when Kylian Mbappé scored from a swift counterattack, but Barcelona quickly responded with relentless attacking flair. Lamine Yamal equalized with a brilliant solo effort, and a penalty converted by Robert Lewandowski soon put Barça ahead. Raphinha extended the lead with a stunning header, and Alex Balde scored the fourth in added time, leaving Real Madrid shell-shocked.
The drama continued in the second half. Raphinha scored his second goal, making it 5-1, before Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny received a red card for fouling Mbappé outside the box. Despite being down to 10 men for almost 40 minutes, Barcelona defended resolutely. Real Madrid’s only second-half goal came from a Rodrygo free-kick, but they failed to mount a serious comeback.
This victory marked Barcelona’s 15th Spanish Super Cup title and the second consecutive El Clásico where Hans Flick’s side scored four or more goals against Real Madrid. The triumph not only extended Barcelona’s dominance but also showcased their attacking prowess and defensive resilience under pressure. Real Madrid, meanwhile, faced another humiliating defeat against their arch-rivals in a high-stakes match.
