US EditionBarcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia clasico
Barcelona won their 16th Spanish Super Cup title with a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid, led by Raphinha's two goals and a late red card to Frenkie de Jong.
- On Sunday, FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, with Raphinha scoring twice and Robert Lewandowski also netting.
- A chaotic end to the first half produced three stoppage-time goals, with Vinícius Júnior, Robert Lewandowski, and Gonzalo García all scoring before the break.
- Raphinha's winner came after his shot deflected off Raúl Asencio, wrong-footing Thibaut Courtois, while Kylian Mbappé entered in the 76th minute but failed to equalise.
- Frenkie de Jong's stoppage-time red card left Barcelona a player short, but Real Madrid pressed late and failed to convert chances, securing Barcelona's record Sixteen Super Cup titles.
- The federation said next year's final will be in Qatar or Kuwait as Saudi Arabia hosts the Asian Cup, and future editions will remain linked to Saudi hosting arrangements, Rafael Louzán said.
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Independent EspañolYEDA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Raphinha scored twice and Barcelona beat Real Madrid on Sunday 3-2 in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia.
The Spanish Super Cup final was a spectacular showdown on the pitch, with Barcelona celebrating another victory over their eternal rivals. They beat Real Madrid 3-2 to retain their title from last season. The White Ballet were understandably disappointed, but convinced that they deserved more based on what they had shown.
Final of the Super Cup of Spain this Sunday 11 January 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. A Classico who kept all his promises and a final score of 3-2 for the...
The Spanish Super Cup final was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday evening, in which Barcelona defeated arch-rivals Real Madrid.
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Barca triumph over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia Super Cup final
Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans with Robert Lewandowski also on target as they beat Xabi Alonso's team for a record-extending 16th triumph, despite Frenkie de Jong's late red card. After Raphinha sent Barcelona ahead Vinicius Junior pulled Madrid level with a fine individual goal to kick-start a frenetic end to the first h…
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