Barcelona Thrash Real Madrid 5-2 to Claim Spanish Super Cup in Thrilling El Clasico
Barcelona secured a historic 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the 2025 Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, delivering one of the most remarkable performances in recent El Clasicos. The win not only handed Barcelona the coveted trophy but also reaffirmed their growing dominance under coach Hansi Flick, who claimed his first title since taking over at the helm.
The match, played in front of a fervent crowd at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was a rollercoaster from start to finish. Real Madrid took the lead early through a sensational solo goal by Kylian Mbappé, but Barcelona responded in style, turning the game on its head with a blistering offensive display.
Just five minutes into the match, Vinícius Jr. robbed Marc Casado of the ball in his own half, sending Mbappé on a lightning-fast counterattack. The Frenchman made a fool of Alejandro Balde before curling a strike past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to give Madrid the advantage.
But Barcelona, undeterred, hit back in impressive fashion. On 22 minutes, the dazzling Lamine Yamal equalized with a perfectly executed shot after a dazzling solo run. The Blaugrana then took control of the game, scoring twice in quick succession. First, Robert Lewandowski converted from the penalty spot after a foul on Gavi by Eduardo Camavinga, and then Raphinha met a pinpoint cross from Jules Koundé with a thumping header to make it 3-1.
With Madrid on the ropes, Barcelona’s relentless attacking continued, culminating in a fourth goal just before the break. Raphinha turned provider, setting up Alejandro Balde to finish off a swift counterattack, leaving Barcelona 4-1 up at halftime.
Barcelona’s blistering start to the second half continued as Raphinha netted his second goal of the night, making it 5-1 after a well-worked move saw him spring the offside trap and finish with composure.
Despite the commanding scoreline, Madrid were handed a lifeline when Szczesny was shown a red card for tripping Mbappé outside the box in the 56th minute. From the resulting free-kick, Rodrygo fired past substitute goalkeeper Inaki Peña to pull one back for Madrid. But the damage had been done, and Barcelona expertly managed the game, limiting Madrid’s chances and securing a memorable 5-2 victory.
The match also featured a standout performance from Barcelona’s stars. Raphinha was particularly brilliant, scoring twice and providing an assist. Lewandowski continued his strong form, and young Lamine Yamal demonstrated once again why he’s considered one of Europe’s brightest talents. Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona looked sharper and more cohesive than ever, with the German coach picking up his first trophy since replacing Xavi in the summer.
Speaking after the victory, Flick was full of praise for his team. “We played a great game. Today is a day to be positive and optimistic,” he said. “The team is incredible. We stayed united, defended, and attacked together. That’s what’s important.” Flick also acknowledged the impact of Barcelona’s young players and highlighted the team’s ability to bounce back after Mbappé’s early goal. “We did things well and it was incredible,” he added.
Having already defeated Madrid 4-0 in La Liga earlier this season, Barcelona have now handed their rivals two crushing blows in the same campaign. With the trophy secured, Barcelona will now turn their attention to their upcoming Copa del Rey match against Real Betis before returning to La Liga action on January 18 with a trip to Getafe.