Barcelona Crush Real Madrid 5-2 to Win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia
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Barcelona claimed a dominant 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, marking the first silverware of the Hansi Flick era. Despite an early strike from Kylian Mbappé, the Catalan giants roared back with a five-goal display, even after being reduced to ten men when goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was sent off in the second half.
Barcelona's Brilliance Stuns Madrid
Real Madrid, aiming to recover from a humiliating 4-0 defeat in October’s La Liga Clásico, were left frustrated as Barcelona produced a masterclass performance. Mbappé opened the scoring with a swift counter-attacking goal in the fifth minute, but Barcelona quickly equalized through a stunning solo effort from 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal.
Robert Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead with a penalty after Eduardo Camavinga fouled Gavi, and Raphinha extended the lead with a header from Jules Koundé's precise cross. Alejandro Balde added a fourth just before halftime following an exquisite assist from Raphinha, making it 4-1 at the break.
In the second half, Raphinha struck again with a dazzling solo effort, putting Barcelona firmly in command at 5-1. Although Rodrygo Goes managed to pull one back for Madrid with a well-taken free-kick after Szczęsny was sent off for a foul on Mbappé outside the box, the reigning European champions failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
Dominance from Start to Finish
Both teams fielded the same line-ups as in their semifinal victories, but it was Barcelona who set the tone early. Yamal tested Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with a strong effort, and Raphinha narrowly missed with a header before the Catalans took control of the game.
Real Madrid struggled to match Barcelona’s tempo and precision, with defensive lapses and missed opportunities compounding their woes. Despite spirited attempts from Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr., Barcelona’s defense, led by Koundé, held firm to secure the title.
A Record-Breaking Achievement
The victory extends Barcelona’s record to 15 Spanish Super Cup titles, reaffirming their dominance in Spanish football. For Hansi Flick, this triumph represents a statement of intent as he begins his tenure as Barcelona’s head coach.
The emphatic win sets the stage for an exciting second half of the season, with Barcelona riding high on confidence and Madrid left searching for answers.
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