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The Barcelona demonstrated its strength this Sunday by defeating its eternal rival Real Madrid 5-2, clinching the Supercopa de España in a match held at the King Abdullah stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The match began with intensity from the very first minute, reflecting the historic rivalry between both teams. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé scored the opening goal in the 5th minute, catching the Barcelona defense by surprise.
However, Barcelona responded decisively: Lamine Yamal equalized in the 22’, followed by a penalty converted by Robert Lewandowski (36’), a goal by Raphinha in the 39’, and, before the break, Alejandro Baldé extended the lead for the Catalans in added time (45+10).
In the second half, Raphinha scored his second goal at the 47’, further increasing the lead. Although a free kick converted by Rodrygo at the 60’ gave hope to the white team, the expulsion of the Barcelona goalkeeper Szczesny in the 54th minute forced the team to retreat with 10 players.
Despite having a numerical superiority, Real Madrid failed to turn the game around, due to a strong Catalan defense and tactical decisions questioned by Carlo Ancelotti, such as the substitution of Vinicius Jr., who was already on a yellow card.
With 69 percent possession during the first half and a remarkable offensive display, Barcelona confirmed their superiority and made it clear that they remain a team to be feared in any scenario.
Barcelona, under the management of Hansi Flick, fielded a starting eleven that included Szczesny, Koundé, Cubarsí, Íñigo Martínez, Baldé, Casadó, Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, and Raphinha.
For its part, Real Madrid lined up Courtois, Lucas Vázquez, Rüdiger, Tchouaméni, Mendy, Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius, and Mbappé.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barcelona's Victory in the Supercopa de España
How did Barcelona win the Supercopa de España against Real Madrid?
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-2 in a match filled with intensity, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Baldé. Despite Szczesny's red card, the team displayed a solid defense and took advantage of Carlo Ancelotti's questionable decisions.
What role did Lamine Yamal play in Barcelona's victory?
Lamine Yamal scored one of Barcelona's goals in the victory against Real Madrid. The young player continues to stand out in the team, being a key part of the offensive strategy under coach Hansi Flick.
How did Real Madrid perform in the Supercopa de España?
Real Madrid took the lead with a goal from Kylian Mbappé, but failed to maintain their advantage. The team struggled to overcome Barcelona's defense and Carlo Ancelotti's tactical decisions were questioned, particularly the substitution of Vinicius Jr.
What were the criticisms directed at Carlo Ancelotti following Real Madrid's defeat?
The criticism focused on Ancelotti's tactical decisions, such as the substitution of Vinicius Jr. despite him only having a yellow card. These decisions did not help Real Madrid take advantage of their numerical superiority after Szczesny's dismissal.
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