FC Barcelona were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after defeating Real Madrid 3–2 in a pulsating El Clásico final played at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
The match delivered everything expected from football’s most famous rivalry: pace, drama, quality goals, and relentless tension until the final whistle.
With this triumph, Barcelona secured their 16th Spanish Super Cup, extending their lead over Real Madrid in the competition’s all-time honors list.
Raphinha Leads Barcelona to Glory
The standout performer of the night was Raphinha, whose two goals proved decisive in tilting the final in Barcelona’s favor.
The Brazilian winger opened the scoring late in the first half and returned to the scoresheet at a crucial moment in the second period, underlining his growing influence in major fixtures.
Robert Lewandowski also left his mark with a composed and elegant finish before halftime, while Frenkie de Jong was sent off deep into stoppage time, yet, the game ended with a dominant team performance from the Catalan side.
A First Half Packed With Drama and Goals
Barcelona controlled possession during the opening stages, patiently probing a compact Real Madrid defense.
The breakthrough arrived when Raphinha capitalized on space inside the box to put the Blaugrana ahead.
Real Madrid responded almost immediately through a moment of brilliance from Vinícius Júnior, who produced a stunning individual goal to level the score.
The momentum swung back once more as Lewandowski restored Barcelona’s lead with a delicate finish, but just before the interval, Gonzalo García pounced on a rebound to make it 2–2, ending a frenetic first half.
Barcelona Strike When It Matters Most
The second half saw Real Madrid emerge with greater attacking intent, and they were rewarded when Vinícius scored again, briefly putting Los Blancos ahead.
However, Barcelona remained composed and gradually reasserted control through the midfield partnership of Pedri and De Jong.
Raphinha delivered the turning point with a low strike that took a slight deflection, wrong-footing Thibaut Courtois and restoring Barcelona’s advantage.
As Real Madrid pushed forward desperately in search of an equalizer, spaces opened up, and De Jong capitalized on a late counterattack to put the result beyond doubt.
Real Madrid Show Spirit but Fall Short
Despite the defeat, Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid displayed resilience and attacking ambition, particularly in the latter stages of the match.
Vinícius Júnior was a constant threat and one of the game’s most dangerous players, but defensive vulnerabilities ultimately proved costly.
Late chances and sustained pressure were not enough to overturn Barcelona’s lead, as the Catalan side managed the closing moments with maturity and control.
Back-to-Back Super Cup Triumphs for Barcelona
The victory confirms Barcelona’s dominance in recent Super Cup competitions and highlights the positive trajectory of Hansi Flick’s project.
Winning consecutive titles, both against Real Madrid—reinforces the team’s authority on the big stage and sends a strong message for the remainder of the season.
In a memorable night in Jeddah, the Spanish Super Cup once again belongs to Barcelona.
