Barcelona Crush Madrid in El Clásico Super Cup Showdown

The El Clásico never disappoints, and this Super Cup edition was no exception. In a thrilling encounter, Barcelona handed Real Madrid a crushing 5–2 defeat, cementing their dominance over their arch-rivals this season.

It took Real Madrid just four minutes to draw first blood, with Kylian Mbappé finding the back of the net after a lightning-fast counterattack. However, Barcelona, as relentless as ever, roared back into the game. In the 21st minute, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal showed why he’s one of football’s brightest prospects, leveling the score with a composed finish.

The momentum shifted decisively in the 35th minute when Barcelona was awarded a penalty after a clumsy challenge in the box. Robert Lewandowski, the ever-reliable goal machine, coolly converted, making it 2–1. Madrid barely had time to regroup before Barça struck again. Raphinha, with an exquisite header from a pinpoint cross, made it 3–1 in the 38th minute. And just before halftime, Alejandro Balde completed a breathtaking counterattack to send the Catalan giants into the break with an emphatic 4–1 lead.

The second half began as disastrously for Madrid as the first ended. Raphinha bagged his brace shortly after the restart, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to make it 5–1. Things took a dramatic turn in the 57th minute when Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was shown a straight red card for bringing down Mbappé just outside the penalty area. Rodrygo stepped up and curled a stunning free kick past Barça’s stand-in keeper, offering Los Blancos a glimmer of hope at 5–2.

Despite having a numerical advantage for the remainder of the match, Madrid couldn’t breach Barcelona’s well-drilled defense again. The Catalans held firm, securing a memorable victory with just 10 men.

This triumph marks the second time Barcelona has demolished Real Madrid this season, following a 4–0 thrashing earlier in the league. The aggregate scoreline now stands at a staggering 9–2 in favor of Barça, leaving fans wondering if Madrid can salvage any pride in the second league meeting.