Barcelona wins the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid in a dominant display. The Catalans secure their first trophy under Hansi Flick with a convincing victory.
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, marking the first trophy triumph under manager Hansi Flick. Kylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead early on, but Barcelona dominated the match, scoring five goals in response. Despite Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's second-half red card, Madrid struggled to capitalize on their numerical advantage.Lamine Yamal equalized for Barcelona , followed by a penalty goal from Robert Lewandowski.
Raphinha scored two goals, and Alejandro Balde also found the net. Rodrygo Goes managed to pull one back for Madrid with a free kick, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.Barcelona's victory avenged their 4-0 loss to Madrid in the October La Liga Clasico. Flick expressed his delight at defeating one of the best teams in the world for the second time this season. Ancelotti, Madrid's coach, acknowledged his team's poor defending as the primary reason for their heavy defeat. Despite Mbappe's standout performance for Madrid, Ancelotti remained disappointed with the result. The match witnessed a brilliant start from Madrid with Mbappe's counter-attack goal in the fifth minute. However, Barcelona quickly responded with Yamal's stunning individual goal, reminiscent of Lionel Messi's style. Lewandowski's penalty and Raphinha's two goals gave Barcelona a commanding lead by halftime. The second half continued with Barcelona's dominance, with Raphinha securing his brace. Szczesny's red card created a numerical disadvantage for Barcelona, but they held their ground. Rodrygo's free kick goal provided a glimmer of hope for Madrid, but it ultimately proved insufficient.The Spanish Super Cup victory marks Barcelona's record-extending 15th title, solidifying their position as a dominant force in Spanish football
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