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FC Barcelona defended their title with a dramatic 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday (January 11) at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The match lived up to its El Clasico billing, delivering end-to-end action, stunning goals, and late tension as Barcelona held on despite finishing with 10 men.
Raphinha stars as Barcelona take early control
Raphinha was the standout performer for Hansi Flick's side, netting a brilliant brace that proved decisive. The Brazilian winger opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a composed finish into the bottom corner following a patient build-up, giving Barcelona a deserved lead after dominating possession.
The first half exploded into chaos during stoppage time. Vinicius Junior levelled for Real Madrid with a strong finish in the 45+2nd minute. But Barcelona responded instantly with Robert Lewandowski restoring the advantage just moments later (45+4') with a clinical strike from a swift team move.
Madrid refused to lie down, and young forward Gonzalo Garcia equalized again in the 45+6th minute, poking home after a rebound off the crossbar to send the teams in level at 2-2 at halftime, a frantic four goals in under 10 minutes of added time.
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