Jeddah, January 11, 2026 — FC Barcelona lifted the 2026 Spanish Super Cup after edging Real Madrid 3–2 in a high-intensity El Clásico final, played at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia, in what became one of the most entertaining matches of the current 2025–26 season.
Final score
Barcelona 3–2 Real Madrid
Goalscorers
- Raphinha (Barcelona) — 36’, 73’
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) — 45+4’
- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) — 45+2’
- Gonzalo García (Real Madrid) — 45+7’
Match summary
Barcelona struck first midway through the opening half when Raphinha finished a fast attacking move to put the Catalans ahead. Real Madrid responded just before the interval through Vinícius Júnior, but the closing minutes of the first half turned chaotic. Lewandowski restored Barcelona’s lead in stoppage time, only for Gonzalo García to equalize again moments later, sending the match into halftime at 2–2.
The decisive moment arrived in the 73rd minute when Raphinha completed his brace with a deflected effort that beat the goalkeeper and ultimately settled the final. Despite being reduced to ten men late on following Frenkie de Jong’s dismissal, Barcelona defended with composure to see out the victory.
Seasonal context
The triumph gives Barcelona their first trophy of the 2025–26 campaign, reinforcing their positive momentum under Hansi Flick in the early stages of the season. For Real Madrid, the defeat represents a missed opportunity to secure early silverware, though their focus now shifts back to domestic and European competitions.
Impact on standings
As a standalone cup competition, the Spanish Super Cup does not affect LaLiga standings, but it provides a significant psychological boost heading into the remainder of the season.
Key player ratings
- Raphinha (Barcelona) — 9.0
Match-winner with two goals and constant attacking threat. - Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) — 7.5
Clinical finishing and strong hold-up play. - Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) — 8.0
Madrid’s most dangerous outlet, scoring a crucial goal. - Joan García (Barcelona) — 7.0
Reliable under pressure in the closing stages. - Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) — 6.0
Influential before his late red card complicated the finish.