Barcelona Beat Real Madrid in Wild Super Cup Final Drama

Chaos, goals and late drama in Jeddah clásico

Football makes no sense sometimes — and this Super Cup final was proof. A crazy night in Jeddah ended with every Real Madrid player inside the Barcelona box, the clock past 96 minutes, and one last header that could have forced penalties.

Raúl Asencio had that chance. Instead, Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García caught his header and held on. That moment sealed the trophy for Barça after a chaotic clásico full of twists, goals and exhaustion.

Barcelona edge it after frantic first half

The match exploded late in the first half. For 30 minutes, little happened. Then everything happened.

Barcelona struck first through Raphinha. Real Madrid hit back through Vinícius Júnior. Barcelona scored again. Madrid responded again. Finally, Barcelona landed the decisive blow just before the break.

Raphinha and Pedri ran the game for Barça. Vinícius was Madrid’s biggest threat. Four goals came in 15 minutes, including three in four minutes — pure chaos.

Raphinha and Lewandowski deliver the trophy

Raphinha scored twice on the night and caused constant problems. Robert Lewandowski added another with a clever finish just before halftime, lifting the ball over Thibaut Courtois.

Those goals proved decisive. Madrid fought back hard, but Barcelona always found a response when it mattered most.

Madrid fight back but fall short

Real Madrid refused to go away. Vinícius was electric, ending a long goal drought with a brilliant solo finish. Gonzalo García also found the net after a messy scramble.

Madrid pushed until the very end. Two chances came in added time. Asencio’s header was the last — and Joan García stopped it.

That save won Barcelona the Super Cup.

Questions remain for Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso

Despite the fightback, doubts remain around Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso. This match was meant to be a final judgement moment. Instead, it raised more questions.

Madrid showed spirit. They showed flaws too.

Barcelona celebrate as bodies give out

At full time, Barcelona celebrated — barely. Pedri collapsed with cramp and could not even join the initial celebrations. It summed up the night: wild, draining and emotional.

It may be the smallest trophy of the season, but it still matters — especially when it comes against Real Madrid.

Barcelona survived the chaos. Barcelona lifted the cup.