Barcelona outlasts Real Madrid 3–2 to lift the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah

Sunday night at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah delivered another classic chapter of El Clásico, as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3–2 in a Spanish Super Cup final packed with goals, momentum swings, and late drama.

Final score and quick snapshot

Barcelona 3 – Real Madrid 2. Barcelona led twice, were pegged back twice, and ultimately sealed the trophy thanks to a decisive second-half strike from Raphinha.

How the final was won

• Opening breakthrough: Raphinha struck first in the 36th minute, finishing a swift Barcelona transition.
• Extraordinary stoppage-time sequence: Vinícius equalised (45+2’), Robert Lewandowski restored Barcelona’s lead (45+4’), and Gonzalo levelled again (45+6’) before halftime.
• The decisive goal: Raphinha completed his brace in the 73rd minute, a goal that ultimately decided the final.

Key numbers from the final

• Total goals: 5
• Goals before halftime: 3
• Match winner: Raphinha (2 goals)
• Late tension: Barcelona finished with 10 men after a 90th-minute red card, yet held firm

Why this match mattered

Barcelona successfully defended the Spanish Super Cup, underlining their composure in high-pressure finals. For Real Madrid, the match highlighted how narrow the margins remain in El Clásico encounters, where brief lapses can decide silverware.

FAQ – Spanish Super Cup Final