Barcelona delivered a stunning performance to demolish Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, securing the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era. Despite Kylian Mbappe’s early brilliance for Madrid, Barcelona responded with a flurry of goals, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Madrid took the lead in the fifth minute with an electric counter-attack finished by Mbappe, who clipped the ball past Wojciech Szczesny after a brilliant run. However, Barcelona’s 17-year-old sensation, Lamine Yamal, leveled with a stunning solo effort reminiscent of Lionel Messi, cutting in from the right and finishing at the near post.
Robert Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead with a penalty after Eduardo Camavinga fouled Gavi. Raphinha then doubled the lead with a header, and Alejandro Balde made it 4-1 before halftime with a composed finish following a swift counter-attack.
Raphinha completed his brace in the second half, dribbling past defenders to slot home Barcelona’s fifth goal.
Despite being down, Madrid showed moments of resilience. Rodrygo Goes pulled one back with a superb free-kick after Szczesny was sent off for bringing down Mbappe outside the box. Substitute Inaki Pena made key saves to deny Mbappe and Jude Bellingham in the closing stages, preserving Barcelona’s commanding lead.
The victory marks a triumphant start for Hansi Flick, as Barcelona clinched their record-extending 15th Spanish Super Cup title. The win also highlighted the depth and cohesion of the squad, with standout performances from Yamal, Raphinha, and Kounde.
The match saw Dani Olmo make his debut after being temporarily registered, adding a layer of controversy to the tournament. However, Barcelona’s dominant display overshadowed any off-field issues, solidifying their status as Spain’s premier team under Flick’s leadership.
This Clasico will be remembered as a defining moment in the renewed rivalry between Spain’s footballing powerhouses.
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