Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona: Hansi Flick’s men were ruthless when they got the victory in an entertaining match
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A rampant, ruthless Barcelona produced a scintillating attacking performance to sweep aside Real Madrid 5-2 and secure the Spanish Super Cup.
The two rivals had starred in a Clásico with the titles at stake and it turned out to be a captivating encounter, with two dynamic attacking lines demonstrating their skills. Shaken early by a delightful goal from Kylian Mbappé that opposed the development of the game, the Catalan club tore Real apart in the first half with Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski in the foreground while Pedri and Gavi pulled the strings.
Four first-half goals were followed by a fifth from the Barcelona captain just after the interval, putting them out of sight despite Wojciech Szczesny’s sending off. The goalkeeper saw red for a challenge on Mbappe after the Frenchman had surged away from the defence, and though Rodrygo converted the resulting free kick past replacement Inaki Pena, the defending champions had been left with too much to do on the same day that they lost top spot in La Liga to cross-city rivals Atletico.
See all the action from the finale on our blog below:
That is that – Barcelona win the Spanish Super Cup! Dented early by Kylian Mbappe’s goal, it was smooth cruising thereafter for Hansi Flick’s men as they moved up through the gears to accelerate out of sight with some wonderful football. That’s nine goals they’ve scored against Real Madrid in two meetings this season.
To the embers of this complete flame contest. Robert Lewandowski wants one last spark, although he misses a control in the Real Madrid area to kill the opportunity.
On the other hand, Kylian Mbappé is surpassed by Iñaki Peña.
Ronald Araujo takes a back cross and slides in after a touch from centre-back Antonio Rudiger denies the German the chance to shoot. Rudiger hits Araujo with a thud. Nothing serious, fortunately, and Araujo will be there to continue after locating the wind.
Some nice interplay from Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe turns and backheels quite deliciously for Jude Bellingham. Bellingham can’t sort his feet out to beat Inaki Pena.
Some moments of bad mood as the end approached, some kicks from the Real Madrid players provoked a furious reaction from the Barcelona bench and from Raphinha in particular.
Eight more minutes to be played.
A late booking for Ronald Araujo after blocking the path of Kylian Mbappe as the Frenchman look to maraud into the box. Araujo had been beaten all ends up and snared Mbappe like a tango partner – fair cop.
Rodrygo aims the free kick from a tight angle for the far corner, putting too much loft on it. Goal kick.
Luka Modric selects an old diagonal pass from his own half. Raúl Asencio succeeds but cannot beat blocker Dani Olmo.
Jude Bellingham balloons a volley from the corner over the crossbar.
The logo raised Carlo Ancelotti’s eyebrows when one of his players played a low, direct ball that placed Peña almost perfectly in Barcelona’s goal.
Raphinha’s day is over, it’s Ferran Torres’ turn and they do some physio paintings. Stretch your hands and it probably won’t be long before they wrap a trophy.
Fran García’s cross is headed by Antonio Rudiger and away from Barcelona’s goal for a corner. Iñaki Peña comes to pick him up and complains comfortably.
There you have it: Barcelona wins the Spanish Super Cup!It started early with Kylian Mbappe’s goal, then sailed elegantly for Hansi Flick’s men as they shifted gears to get out of sight with wonderful football. That’s nine goals scored against Real Madrid in two games this season.
Into the embers of this full flame contest. Robert Lewandowski fancies one last spark, though miscontrols in the Real Madrid box to end the opportunity.
At the other end, Kylian Mbappe is denied superbly by Inaki Pena.
Ronald Araujo takes a late clattering, sliding across after a central defender’s touch from Antonio Rudiger denies the German the opportunity to shoot. Rudiger hits Araujo with a thud. Nothing serious, thankfully, and Araujo will be able to continue after regaining his wind.
Great Real Madrid interaction when Kylian Mbappé turns and cuts deliciously for Jude Bellingham. Bellingham seems unable to get away with beating Inaki Peña.
Some moments of humor as the end approached, some kicks from Real Madrid players provoked a furious reaction from the Barcelona bench and from Raphinha in particular.
Eight minutes to play.
An overdue booking for Ronald Araujo after blocking the path of Kylian Mbappé as the Frenchman looks to enter the area. Araujo had been hit from all sides and had caught Mbappé like a tango spouse: a fair policeman.
Rodrygo took the free kick from very close range towards the far corner, too high. Goalkeeper kick.
Luka Modric picks out a vintage diagonal pass from inside his own half. Raul Asencio gets to it but can’t beat a blocking Dani Olmo.
Jude Bellingham sends a volley over the crossbar.
The brand raised Carlo Ancelotti’s eyebrows when one of his players played a low, direct ball that seemed perfectly placed for Peña in the Barcelona goal.
Raphinha’s day is over, it’s Ferran Torres’ turn and they do some physio paintings. Stretch your hands and it probably won’t be long before they’re enveloping a trophy.
Center from Fran García that Antonio Rudiger heads and moves away from the Barcelona frame for a corner. Iñaki Peña comes to pick him up and complains comfortably.
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