Mon Jan 13 01:02:45 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Crushes Real Madrid 5-2 in Spanish Super Cup Thriller
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – FC Barcelona secured a dominant 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, claiming the title in a thrilling match at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Barcelona, followed by goals from Raphinha (twice), Lewandowski, and Balde. Rodrygo scored twice for Real Madrid, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Barcelona’s superior performance.
The match saw a red card for Real Madrid goalkeeper Szczesny for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, and several yellow cards for players from both sides. Raphinha was named the Most Valuable Player, and Jules Kounde received the Best Assistant award. Barcelona’s Hansi Flick celebrated his first trophy as manager with this decisive win.
Despite a late surge from Real Madrid, Barcelona controlled much of the game, displaying impressive teamwork and clinical finishing. The match was not broadcast in India but was available via live stream on FanCode. The victory marks a significant triumph for Barcelona over their arch-rivals, adding another chapter to their long and storied rivalry.
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