Barcelona Make History With 15th Spanish Super Cup Title

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Barcelona made history on Sunday, thrashing arch-rivals Real Madrid 5-2 to clinch a record-extending 15th Spanish Super Cup title. This victory served as sweet revenge for the Catalans, who suffered a 4-1 defeat to Madrid in last year’s final.

The match got off to a fiery start, with Kylian Mbappe scoring for Madrid just five minutes in. However, Barcelona quickly took control, with Lamine Yamal equalizing on 22 minutes. Raphinha then scored twice, first in the 39th minute and again three minutes into the second half, to put Barcelona firmly in the driver’s seat.

Alejandro Balde added the fourth goal for Barcelona in the 10th minute of first-half stoppage time, capping off an incredible first-half performance. Despite being reduced to 10 men after Wojciech Szczesny’s red card in the 56th minute, Barcelona held on for the win, with Rodrygo’s late goal for Madrid merely a consolation.

This win marks the second time Hansi Flick’s side have beaten Madrid this season, following their 4-0 thrashing of the La Liga champions at the Bernabeu.

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