Lamine Yamal Shines as Barcelona Edge Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia's Spanish Super Cup
11 January 2026
Key moments
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's teenage sensation, delivered a standout performance as Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 to win the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on a dramatic Sunday night.
The match was streamed exclusively on the Eight app, the Saudi Roshen League's official broadcaster.
On SofaScore, Yamal earned 8.1 out of 10, tied with Vinícius Júnior for the night's top mark, while Rafinha posted 9.6 and goalkeeper Juan García 8.7.
Celebration and ratings
After the trophy, he celebrated in style: sunglasses, a confident pose, and a distinctive dance that instantly sparked memes.
The result caps a rising trajectory for Yamal as Barcelona's future talisman, while Madrid will chase answers about pace, composure, and a growing need for silverware.
Punchline 1: If Yamal keeps dancing like that, the disco ball might file for overtime pay.
Punchline 2: Real Madrid better start stocking up on sunglasses—excessive glare from the spotlight is coming for them next season.
