Barcelona edged past Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, securing back-to-back titles for the first time since 2011. Raphinha’s 73rd-minute strike proved decisive, following a frenetic first half where the teams were level at the break.
The Brazilian forward had opened scoring in the 36th minute, but Real hit back with three quick goals in first-half stoppage time. Vinicius Jr equalized in the 45+2 minute, Robert Lewandowski restored Barca’s lead in the 45+4, and Gonzalo Garcia levelled again in the 45+7.
Frenkie de Jong’s straight red card in stoppage time added drama, but Barca held on despite late chances for Real. The win marks Barcelona’s 16th Spanish Super Cup triumph under Hansi Flick.
