Barcelona Defeats Real Madrid 5-2 in Super Cup

Barcelona secured a dominant 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final, marking a historic achievement as it was the first time Barcelona scored four or more goals twice against their rivals. Real Madrid took an early lead with a goal from Kylian Mbappe, but Barcelona quickly turned the game around with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde, ending the first half at 4-1. Raphinha scored again early in the second half before Rodrygo reduced the deficit for Real following a red card against Barcelona's Wojciech Szczęsny. Real Madrid fans expressed their frustrations particularly towards Aurelien Tchouameni, who faced heavy criticism for his performance, especially for playing out of position due to the team's injuries. The defeat leaves Real Madrid in second place in the Spanish Championship, while Barcelona remains in third. The match showcased Barcelona's attacking prowess and further deepened the rivalry dynamics between the two clubs.