Raphinha Brace and Lewandowski Strike Secure Record 16th Title for Hansi Flick’s Side in Saudi Arabia.

Barca Edge Real Madrid 3-2 To Lift Spanish Super Cup

In a pulsating El Clásico showdown in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, FC Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday. The Catalans produced a commanding performance to claim their record-extending 16th title in the competition, marking the fourth trophy under head coach Hansi Flick since his arrival.

Match Highlights: Goals Galore in a Frenetic First Half

The game exploded into life as Raphinha opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a precise low drive across Thibaut Courtois into the bottom corner. Madrid responded swiftly through Vinicius Junior, who produced a moment of individual brilliance to level the scores.

Barcelona regained the lead deep into first-half stoppage time when Robert Lewandowski coolly chipped home after a clever pass from Pedri. But Madrid hit back immediately before the break, with Gonzalo Garcia finishing acrobatically to make it 2-2.

Raphinha’s deflected strike in the 73rd minute proved decisive, securing the win despite Frenkie de Jong‘s late red card for a foul on substitute Kylian Mbappe.

The Brazilian winger continues his red-hot form, netting his seventh goal in his last five matches across all competitions.

Key Moments and Standout Performances

  • Lewandowski showed his class with a composed finish to restore Barca’s lead.
  • Vinicius Junior posed constant danger on the counter, ending his goal drought in style.
  • Teen sensation Lamine Yamal returned to the right wing and added flair.
  • Kylian Mbappe, hampered by a knee sprain, came off the bench late but couldn’t inspire a comeback.

Post-Match Reactions

A delighted Robert Lewandowski spoke to Movistar after the win: “We’re very happy, another trophy, it’s always a big game against Madrid. We played well in the first half, the second too, we were looking for more goals but we won and that’s the most important thing.”

Hansi Flick‘s Barcelona have now won four Clásicos in a row against Madrid, underlining their dominance in these high-stakes encounters.

For Xabi Alonso, the defeat ends a five-game winning streak and leaves him still searching for his first trophy since taking charge in June. Questions may now arise about Madrid’s direction.

Looking Ahead

With this victory, Barcelona continue their strong momentum under Flick. The last four Spanish Super Cup winners have gone on to win La Liga — could this be the platform for another successful season?