Barça's Historic Triumph over Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup Showdown
11 January 2026
Match Recap
Barça clinches historic title against Real.
Barcelona captured the Spanish Super Cup title on Sunday after defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-2 at Al-Enma Stadium in Saudi Arabia.
Barça won the trophy for the second straight season, extending last year's final victory over Madrid 5-2.
The event was broadcast on the Eight app, the exclusive rights holder of the Roshn Saudi Pro League.
According to Opta, Barcelona beat their foe in three consecutive finals, a first in history.
The opener came from Rafinha in the 36th minute, while Vinícius Jr. equalized for Madrid just before halftime (45+2).
Barça edged ahead when Lewandowski doubled the lead in the 45+4 minute, Madrid replying through Gonzalo García (45+6).
Rafinha sealed Barcelona's triumph with a late goal in the 73rd minute.
Impact and Reactions
Goal celebrations were captured as fans cheered, while the trophy shined under Saudi lights.
The result extends Barça's bragging rights over Madrid in finals, a narrative set to echo across football circles.
Next up, both teams shift focus to league duties and lingering questions about their form.
Punchlines
Punchline 1: Barça aimed true and Madrid buffering—talk about a high-latency defense.
Punchline 2: If finals were a bullseye contest, Barça just earned the top score; Madrid might need a better sights app.
