Barcelona Edge El Clásico 3-2 for Record 16th Supercopa

 Barcelona's Dramatic 3-2 Supercopa Victory Over Real Madrid

Barcelona claimed their record 16th Spanish Supercopa de España title, edging Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling January 11, 2026, final at Jeddah's King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Raphinha's clinical brace sealed Hansi Flick's first trophy amid first-half madness.

First-Half Overview

Barça controlled possession and struck first in the 36th: Raphinha finished Pedri's pinpoint pass. Stoppage time went wild Vinícius equalized (45'+2), Lewandowski nodded ahead (45'+4), then Gonzalo García volleyed level (45'+7) for a 2-2 halftime thriller.

Raphinha's Decider Holds Firm

Tension built until Raphinha's deflected rocket (73') beat Courtois for 3-2. Madrid surged after de Jong's red card (90'+1) on Mbappé, but García's heroic double-save denied an equalizer.

Standout Stars

• Raphinha (Barça): MOTM brace, relentless threat.
• Vinícius (Madrid): Blistering pace, vital goal.
• Joan García (Barça): Match-saving stops.Xabi Alonso's late push fell short after Madrid's

Xabi Alonso's late push fell short after Madrid's semifinal win; Flick's attack prevailed

Managerial Perspective

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick emphasized controlled attacking play, while Real Madrid, led by Xabi Alonso, looked to exploit late opportunities but were unable to find an equalizer.

Conclusion

The victory concludes a successful Supercopa campaign for Barcelona, following their semifinal win against Athletic Club. Real Madrid exit the tournament after a competitive final, despite strong late efforts.

Barcelona’s win further extends their record in the Spanish Supercopa and provides a positive start to the year.