Barca beats Real Madrid to win the 2026 Spanish Supercopa
The 2026 Spanish Supercopa de España (Spanish Super Cup) was an absolute firecracker of a mini-tournament in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from January 7-11, featuring the classic big four: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Athletic Club. It delivered high drama, especially in the El Clásico final!
Barcelona defended their title in style, clinching a record-extending 16th Supercopa with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the final on January 11. Raphinha was the absolute hero with a brace, earning Player of the Match honors in back-to-back finals.
Tournament Overview
- Format: Four-team knockout (semis + final), no third-place match.
- Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah.
- Defending champions: Barcelona (after thrashing Madrid 5-2 in 2025).
Semi-Finals Highlights
- January 7: Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club A total demolition! Barça exploded in the first half with four goals in a ruthless 16-minute blitz. Scorers: Ferran Torres (21′), Fermín López (29′), Roony Bardghji (33′), Raphinha (brace: 37′ & 51′). Hansi Flick’s side were clinical and dominant — a statement performance that set the tone for the week.
Here are some intense moments from Barça’s rout:
- January 8: Atlético Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid A gritty Madrid derby! Fede Valverde opened with a stunning early free-kick (just 76 seconds in — shades of Roberto Carlos!), and Rodrygo added a slick second-half finish. Alexander Sørloth pulled one back late for Atlético, but Los Blancos held on to set up the fourth straight El Clásico final.
Final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (January 11) — Epic Highlights!
This was pure El Clásico chaos: end-to-end action, five goals (three in first-half stoppage time!), and massive drama.
- 36′ — 1-0 Barcelona: Raphinha’s clinical left-footed strike after a clever run and assist from Fermín López.
- 45+2′ — 1-1 Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior magic! He nutmegged Koundé, danced past Cubarsí, and slotted home an insane equalizer.
- 45+4′ — 2-1 Barcelona: Lewandowski’s audacious chip over Courtois to restore the lead instantly.
- 45+6′ — 2-2 Real Madrid: Gonzalo García pounced on a rebound off the bar/crossbar after a corner scramble — what a frantic finish to the half!
- 73′ — 3-2 Barcelona: Raphinha again! His shot deflected off defender Raúl Asencio to wrong-foot Courtois for the winner (slipped while shooting, but it counted!).
Barcelona held firm despite late pressure (including a red card for Frenkie de Jong in stoppage time), with Kylian Mbappé coming off the bench for Madrid but unable to turn it around.
Raphinha’s brace was the difference — here’s the star in action during the final:
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And the triumphant celebrations as Barça lifts the trophy:
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What a way to kick off 2026 — non-stop entertainment! Visca el Barça, and congrats to the Blaugrana on the first silverware of the year. 🔵🔴🏆 Which moment from the tournament was your favorite?
