Barcelona Triumphs in El Clasico with Dramatic 5. 2 Victory in Spanish Super Cup Final
In one of the most thrilling matches in El Clasico history Barcelona claimed the Spanish Super Cup after defeating Real Madrid in the final at King Abdullah Sports City The Jewel in Saudi Arabia The game was filled with twists and excitement and it had a significant impact on the fans of both teams especially due to the challenging circumstances Barcelona faced in the second half after their goalkeeper's red card
The match began with intense energy from both teams with Kylian Mbappé scoring the only goal for Real Madrid in the fifth minute This early goal seemed to fuel the Madrid players but Barcelona quickly regained their composure and took control of the game In the 22nd minute Lamine Yamal scored Barcelona's first goal bringing the Catalan team back into the match As the match progressed Barcelona continued to shine with Robert Lewandowski adding the second goal in the 36th minute followed by Raphinha's third in the 39th minute Finally in the 45th+9 minute of stoppage time Alejandro Balde scored the fourth goal for Barcelona
Despite the commanding 4-1 lead for Barcelona at halftime there was still a sense within the stadium that Real Madrid wouldn't give up easily Early in the second half Barcelona added a fifth goal with Raphinha's strike in the 48th minute seemingly confirming their dominance However Real Madrid responded and Rodrygo scored a fantastic free-kick in the 60th minute reducing the deficit to 5-2
The turning point in the game came when Barcelona's goalkeeper Szczęsny was sent off In the 60th minute Szczęsny fouled Kylian Mbappé just outside the penalty area as he was charging towards goal and the referee Jesús Gil Manzano showed a direct red card to the Barcelona keeper This incident shifted the momentum of the game
Despite the challenge of playing with 10 men for the remainder of the match Barcelona held their ground and secured a memorable 5-2 victory claiming the Spanish Super Cup The match full of drama and intensity was a testament to the fierce rivalry between the two clubs with Barcelona emerging as the deserved champions after a captivating encounter
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