In a highly anticipated clash, Real Madrid sought vengeance against Barcelona in the latest edition of the “clasico,” but the match ended in disappointment as Madrid fell 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This defeat follows a previous 4-0 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league last October, marking a troubling trend for the Madrid side.
The match began with a promising goal from Kylian Mbappé, who scored just five minutes in, giving Madrid an early lead. However, Barcelona quickly responded with a flurry of goals, including strikes from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha—who netted two goals—and Alejandro Balde. Rodrygo managed to score for Madrid in the 60th minute after Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off for a foul outside the area, but it was too little too late for the struggling team.
This victory marks Barcelona’s third consecutive win in 2025, following a difficult end to the previous year. “The Christmas break helped us reflect on what we had done wrong,” Lewandowski stated, expressing optimism for the upcoming matches. On the other hand, Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the disappointment of the loss, emphasizing the need to learn from setbacks. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid also made headlines by setting a club record with 14 straight victories after a 1-0 win over Osasuna, positioning themselves at the top of the Spanish league.
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