Barcelona Wins Record 15th Supercopa with 5-2 Victory

FC Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid with a decisive 5-2 victory in the Spanish Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia, marking the first trophy under coach Hansi Flick. Despite an early goal by Kylian Mbappe for Madrid, Barcelona responded powerfully with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde, even after Wojciech Szczesny was sent off. The win was a record-extending 15th Supercopa title for Barcelona, denying Madrid the chance to equal their tally. Real Madrid, despite their strong performance in previous matches, were unable to defend effectively against Barcelona's relentless attack, culminating in another heavy defeat after a 4-0 loss in their last league Clásico. This victory provided a significant morale boost for Barcelona, who have struggled in the La Liga race recently. The match highlighted defensive issues for Madrid, which coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged as a key factor in their loss.