In a Spanish Super Cup final full of twists and turns, Barcelona overturned an early deficit to defeat Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Real with a stunning solo effort, sprinting from the halfway line before calmly placing his shot past Wojciech Szczesny.
However, Barcelona responded swiftly. Lamine Yamal, showcasing his rising talent, slotted home the equalizer in the 22nd minute, finishing precisely after a well-timed assist from Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona dominate the first half
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona turned the tide decisively before halftime. The Catalans surged ahead when Lewandowski converted from the penalty spot after Gavi was brought down in the box. Just minutes later, Raphinha’s towering header extended the lead. The Brazilian winger continued his excellent form by setting up Alex Balde for a fourth goal during added time in the opening half.
Second half seals victory despite setback
Raphinha scored his second of the night shortly after the interval, making it 5-1 for Barcelona. The match took another dramatic turn when goalkeeper Szczesny was sent off for a foul on Mbappé outside the penalty area. Substitute keeper Inaki Peña was immediately beaten by Rodrygo’s curling free kick, giving Madrid a glimmer of hope.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Barcelona held firm to secure their 15th Spanish Super Cup title. This triumph marked Hansi Flick’s first silverware with the team, reinforcing his impressive start in Clasico encounters following a dominant 4-0 win in October’s league clash.
Barcelona’s recent domestic struggles added an extra layer of surprise to the result. While Real Madrid had been enjoying a strong run of form, Barca’s decisive performance in Jeddah showcased their ability to rise to the occasion on the big stage.
