Barcelona Edge Out Real Madrid 3-2 in Thrilling Spanish Super Cup Final

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Raphinha’s dramatic 73rd-minute winner, deflected off Madrid defender Raúl Asencio, secured Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final. The match was a goal-fest, with three stoppage-time goals in the first half, including a superb equalizer from Vinícius Júnior.

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha (2) scored, while Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior and Gonzalo García netted. Kylian Mbappé, who entered the game in the 76th minute, couldn’t turn the tide for Madrid.

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, back from a mental health break, lifted the trophy. This is Barcelona’s 16th Super Cup title, solidifying their lead over Madrid’s titles [1].