A Moment of Class as Barca Seizes the Spanish Super Cup

Match recap

Real Madrid players showed sportsmanship as Barcelona celebrated the Spanish Super Cup.

Barcelona clinched the title, their 16th, after a 3-2 victory over Madrid on Sunday at the Enmaa Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

The match was broadcast on the Eight app, the exclusive broadcaster of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.

Photos showed Madrid players standing outside the touchline, watching Barça lift the trophy without any visible anger.

Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo reportedly refused to take part in a guard of honour for Barcelona during the medal ceremony.

Barcelona's victory marks a back-to-back Super Cup triumph, following last year's final which Barça won 5-2.

Punchline 1: If trophies grew on trees, Barca's shade would be Olympic-grade; Madrid's shade would still need some sunlight.

Punchline 2: In football, a classy moment can steal the show—Madrid learned that good manners can outshine a scoreboard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Spanish Super Cup?

Barcelona won 3-2 against Real Madrid.

What was the score and where was it held?

Barça won 3-2 at the Enmaa Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

What happened during the medal ceremony?

Mbappé and Rodrygo reportedly refused a guard of honour for Barcelona; Barça still lifted the trophy with celebration and class.

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