Tue Jan 14 04:33:27 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Thrash Real Madrid 5-2 in Thrilling Super Cup Final

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia –** FC Barcelona secured a stunning 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, claiming their 15th title in the competition. The match, played in Jeddah, saw a dominant first-half display from Barcelona that ultimately proved decisive despite a late Real Madrid fightback and a red card for Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

Real Madrid took an early lead through Kylian Mbappé in the fifth minute, but Barcelona swiftly responded with goals from Lamine Yamal (22nd minute), Robert Lewandowski (36th minute – penalty), Raphinha (39th minute), and Alejandro Balde (45+1 minute) to lead 4-1 at halftime. Raphinha added a fifth for Barcelona early in the second half (48th minute) before Rodrygo scored twice for Real Madrid, one from a penalty after Szczesny’s red card. Despite being down a man, Barcelona held firm to secure the victory.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised his team’s ability to capitalize on Real Madrid’s mistakes, while Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti lamented his team’s poor first-half performance, criticizing their reliance on long balls. The win marks Barcelona’s first silverware in over a year, ending Real Madrid’s hopes of a treble after their earlier successes in the European and Intercontinental Cups. The match was a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the attacking prowess of both sides but ultimately highlighting Barcelona’s superior performance on the day.

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