Mon Jan 13 00:37:36 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Humiliates Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup Final
**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – FC Barcelona demolished Real Madrid 5-1 in a stunning Spanish Super Cup final, securing their record 15th title in the competition. The victory marked a triumphant start to the Hansi Flick era for Barcelona and saw Lamine Yamal claim his first senior club trophy.
Barcelona’s dominance was evident from the outset, despite an early goal by Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid after only four minutes. However, a sensational turnaround saw Barcelona score four goals before halftime. Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski (penalty), Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde all found the back of the net, showcasing a breathtaking display of attacking prowess.
Raphinha added another goal early in the second half, extending Barcelona’s lead to 5-1. The match took an unexpected turn when Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was sent off for a foul, forcing Iñaki Peña to replace him. Despite playing a man down for the remainder of the match, Barcelona’s resolute defense thwarted Real Madrid’s attempts at a comeback. Iñaki Peña made a crucial save late in the game to preserve the victory.
The match marked the first time Barcelona has scored four or more goals in two consecutive Clásicos against Real Madrid, following their 4-0 win at the Bernabéu earlier in the season. The victory is a significant statement of intent from Barcelona, highlighting their resurgence under new manager Hansi Flick.
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