FC Barcelona Wins Their 16th Spanish Super Cup Title

FC Barcelona secured a record-extending 16th Spanish Super Cup title after edging past arch-rivals Real Madrid in a thrilling 3–2 El Clásico victory.

The final delivered on its billing, with Barcelona and Real Madrid going toe-to-toe in a pulsating contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

Barcelona opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Raphinha fired a low, precise strike past the goalkeeper after sustained pressure from the Catalan side.

Scores

Real Madrid responded just before halftime. In the 45+2 minute, Vinícius Júnior levelled the score with a brilliant solo effort, cutting inside before slotting the ball into the corner.

The drama continued almost immediately as Barcelona regained the lead in the 45+4 minute, with Robert Lewandowski calmly chipping the ball home to make it 2–1.

However, Real Madrid struck back once again deep into stoppage time. Gonzalo García found the net in the 45+6 minute, ensuring the teams went into halftime locked at 2–2 after a remarkable first half that produced four goals.

In the second half, both sides pushed for a winner, but it was Barcelona who found the decisive breakthrough. In the 73rd minute, Raphinha completed his brace with a deflected effort that beat the goalkeeper, sealing a 3–2 victory for the Blaugrana.The Blaugrana’s

Despite late pressure from Real Madrid, Barcelona held firm, showing composure and tactical discipline to see out the match. Raphinha’s two-goal performance proved decisive, earning him plaudits as the standout player of the final.

The win not only adds another trophy to Barcelona’s illustrious cabinet but also reinforces their dominance in the competition, as they extend their record as the most successful club in the history of the Spanish Super Cup.