In a stunning display of skill and resilience, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-2 to lift the Supercopa de España. The match, held on Sunday, saw Barcelona come back from an early setback after Kylian Mbappé netted a goal for Madrid just five minutes in. However, the momentum quickly shifted as Barcelona scored four first-half goals, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Lamine Yamal equalized in the 22nd minute, followed by Robert Lewandowski scoring from the penalty spot 14 minutes later after a foul on Gavi by Eduardo Camavinga. Raphinha then scored a remarkable header in the 39th minute, and Alejandro Balde capped off an impressive first half with a goal deep into stoppage time, bringing the score to 4-1.
Despite facing adversity with goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s red card in the 56th minute for a foul on Mbappé, Barcelona maintained their composure. Raphinha extended the lead to 5-1 just after halftime, slaloming past the Madrid defense before scoring. Rodrygo did manage to convert a free kick after Szczesny’s departure, but by then, Barcelona had already sealed their victory.
This triumph marks a significant achievement for Barcelona, securing their first trophy in over a year and extending their record to 15 Supercopa titles. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, who had previously claimed the European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup this season, faced a disappointing loss in what was their third consecutive final against Barcelona.
Previously, Barcelona reached the final by defeating Athletic Club 2-0, while Real Madrid overcame Mallorca 3-0 in the semifinals. The contrasting fortunes of these two storied clubs highlight Barcelona’s resurgence, providing a positive outlook as they aim to build on this momentum in the upcoming La Liga season, where Madrid still holds a slight edge in the standings.