Barcelona triumphed in an enthralling El Clásico to secure their record-extending 15th Supercopa de España title, defeating Real Madrid 5-2.
The victory not only reinforced Barça’s dominance over their arch-rivals but also handed manager Hansi Flick his first silverware since taking charge in May.
The match started with a bang as Kylian Mbappé, Madrid’s marquee signing, opened the scoring in the fifth minute, finishing off a lightning-fast counter-attack.
However, Barcelona responded with resilience, leveling through teenage sensation Lamine Yamal after a well-placed assist from Robert Lewandowski.
Barça then seized control with a penalty from Lewandowski, awarded after Eduardo Camavinga fouled Gavi in the box.
Moments later, Raphinha doubled the advantage with a powerful header, and Alejandro Balde added a fourth just before halftime, finishing a crisp move involving Raphinha.
Raphinha continued his scintillating form after the break, scoring his second goal of the night. However, Barcelona faced a setback when goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off for a reckless foul on Mbappé outside the penalty area.
Rodrygo converted the resulting free kick to offer Madrid hope, but their comeback faltered as Barça held firm.
Barcelona’s Record-Breaking Form
This victory marked Barcelona’s second successive Clásico win, during which they’ve scored a staggering nine goals. It’s the first time in history that Barça have scored four or more goals in back-to-back Clásicos across all competitions.
Real Madrid, despite the defeat, saw a bright spark in Mbappé. The French forward became the first Madrid player to score in his first three finals for the club since 2013-14, showcasing his value on the big stage.
The win further cements Barcelona’s supremacy in Spanish football under Flick, as the Blaugrana continue to combine youthful exuberance with tactical precision. With Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, and Raphinha shining, this Barcelona side is shaping up to be a formidable force in Europe.
Fans and pundits alike will remember this thrilling Clásico for years as Barça set their sights on more silverware this season.
