Real Madrid outclassed by Barcelona in 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final

Goal reports Real Madrid were outclassed by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, losing 3-2 in a result that will increase pressure on manager Xabi Alonso.

The match featured early struggles for Madrid, with mishaps from Rodrygo and errors from Raul Asencio as they failed to gain a foothold for much of the first half. Barcelona opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Raphinha cut onto his left and finished, only for Vinicius Jr to equalise about ten minutes later by beating three defenders and slotting home. Robert Lewandowski then put Barcelona back ahead before Gonzalo Garcia dinked home from a corner to level again before half-time.

Barcelona's third arrived with 17 minutes remaining after Raphinha slipped as he shot and the ball deflected off Raul Asencio into the net past Thibaut Courtois. Madrid had late chances — Alvaro Carreras and Asencio were both denied by goalkeeper Joan Garcia — but could not find an equaliser, and Barcelona celebrated winning back-to-back Super Cup finals for the first time since 2011. In ratings included with the report, Vinicius Jr and Gonzalo Garcia were each given 8/10, Rodrygo 5/10, Raul Asencio 4/10 and Xabi Alonso 4/10.

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