Barcelona claimed the Supercopa de España title after edging Real Madrid 3–2 in a thrilling 263rd El Clásico final at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Real Madrid booked their place in the final with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid in a heated semi-final clash. Goals from Federico Valverde and Rodrygo proved decisive, while Alexander Sørloth found the net for Diego Simeone’s side in a match that lived up to its fiery billing.
Barcelona’s route to the final was far more commanding. The Catalan giants swept aside Athletic Bilbao 5–0, with Raphinha grabbing two goals and further strikes coming from Ferran Torres, Fermín López and young Roony Bardghji, who recently inherited the club’s number 19 shirt.
Team selections added extra intrigue ahead of the final. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso opted to leave Kylian Mbappé on the bench as the forward continued his recovery from injury. On the other side, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick named Robert Lewandowski in his starting line-up, while Marcus Rashford and Dani Olmo began the game on the sidelines.
Barcelona struck first in the 33rd minute through the in-form Raphinha, setting the tone for an intense contest. Real Madrid responded quickly, with Vinícius Júnior leveling the score after an impressive individual display. Just before the break, Lewandowski restored Barcelona’s lead to send his side into halftime ahead.
The second half began with renewed urgency from Madrid, and their pressure paid off when young Gonzalo García drew them level once again, adding to his growing reputation after also scoring in the semi-final. Both teams pushed relentlessly in search of the decisive goal, turning the match into a gripping battle of nerve and quality.
When the final whistle sounded, it was Barcelona who emerged victorious, sparking celebrations among players and fans alike. The club marked the triumph on social media, sharing the moment with supporters worldwide as they lifted the Supercopa crown after another memorable El Clásico night.
