Barcelona claimed a resounding 5-2 victory over Real Madrid to win the Supercopa de Espana in a scintillating El Clasico clash. Hansi Flick celebrated his first trophy as Barcelona manager, leading his team to their third consecutive triumph over their fierce rivals.
Barcelona’s Commanding Performance Secures the Super Cup
Real Madrid, perched above Barcelona in La Liga, entered the Supercopa de Espana final aiming to assert their dominance. Kylian Mbappe gave Los Blancos a dream start, scoring a stunning opener just five minutes into the game. However, their early success quickly unraveled as Barcelona mounted a breath taking comeback.
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Lamine Yamal’s equalizer, a dazzling display of skill and precision, shifted momentum entirely. Moments later, Robert Lewandowski confidently converted a penalty to give Barcelona the lead after Eduardo Camavinga’s clumsy foul on Gavi.
Raphinha and Balde Star in First-Half Dominance
Barcelona extended their advantage with Raphinha’s towering header from Jules Koundé’s perfect cross. As the first half ended, Alejandro Balde added a fourth with a composed finish from 15 yards out. Real Madrid’s defense had no answer to Barcelona’s relentless attacking brilliance.
Second Half: Raphinha Seals Super Cup Glory
Shortly after the break, Raphinha struck again, exploiting space and finishing clinically into the bottom corner. Barcelona’s fifth goal highlighted their dominance and sealed the Super Cup in emphatic fashion.
A late red card for Wojciech Szczesny, who fouled Mbappe, gave Real Madrid a glimmer of hope. Rodrygo’s stunning free-kick reduced the deficit, but the Catalans remained in control.
Real Madrid Struggles as Barcelona Lift the Super Cup
Despite their all-time head-to-head advantage in Supercopa fixtures, Real Madrid’s performance fell far short. Barcelona’s dominance in this encounter underlines their superiority and leaves Carlo Ancelotti’s side with much to ponder.
