Ruthless Barcelona thrash Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona came from an early goal down to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final, scoring four goals in a dominant first half and surviving having their goalkeeper sent off to clinch a record-extending 15th trophy. open image in gallery Kylian Mbappe put Real Madrid in front But what looked like a dream start quickly turned into a nightmare for Carlo Ancelotti’s men when Yamal levelled for Barca in the 22nd minute. open image in gallery Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot to give Barcelona the lead Yamal released Raphinha with a precise pass following Real’s miserable corner kick, before the Brazil forward left the ball to Balde who scored with a simple finish. Barcelona and Real met in the competition’s final for third consecutive time, with Ancelotti’s side prevailing last year while Barca lifted the trophy in 2023. open image in gallery Barcelona lifted the Spanish Super Cup Barcelona booked their spot in the final by winning 2-0against current Spanish Cup holders Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals before Real beat last year’s Copa del Rey finalists Reuters