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Barcelona Hammer Real Madrid 5-2 to Record 15th Spanish Super Cup Title

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Jan 13, 2025.

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Barcelona dominate Real Madrid 5-2 to win the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha shine in a commanding performance, securing Hansi Flick’s first trophy as manager.
Wojciech Szczęsny’s red card adds drama, but Barcelona’s five-star display seals a record 15th title.

Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, securing the first trophy under Hansi Flick’s management.

Kylian Mbappé gave Madrid an early lead, but Barcelona staged a commanding comeback, scoring five goals before goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was sent off in the second half.

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Madrid, aiming to avenge their 4-0 La Liga loss to Barcelona in October, suffered another humbling defeat in Jeddah.

After Mbappé’s brilliant opener, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal equalized with a stunning solo effort reminiscent of Lionel Messi, and Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty to put Barcelona ahead. Raphinha scored twice, while Alejandro Balde added another, capping a dominant first half for the Catalans.

Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes pulled one back with a free-kick after Szczęsny’s dismissal for a foul on Mbappé. Despite their numerical advantage, Madrid failed to mount a serious comeback.

Both Flick and Carlo Ancelotti kept their semi-final line-ups intact, but it was Barcelona who showcased superior form. Yamal’s early effort and Raphinha’s header tested Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois, but it was Mbappé who broke the deadlock with a counter-attack goal after Vinícius Jr.’s interception.

Barcelona’s relentless attack saw Lewandowski’s penalty converted following Eduardo Camavinga’s reckless foul on Gavi. Raphinha headed in a third from Jules Koundé’s deep cross, and Balde added the fourth after a swift combination with Yamal.

Raphinha sealed his brace in the second half with a composed finish after Marc Casadó’s pass, while Szczęsny’s red card gave Madrid a lifeline. Rodrygo’s free-kick found the net, but subsequent chances, including a Mbappé setup for Jude Bellingham and the French forward’s own shot, were thwarted by Barcelona’s defence and substitute goalkeeper Iñaki Peña.