Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Supercopa 2025 – Highlights, Key Moments, and Player Ratings
The 2025 Supercopa de España delivered a thrilling showdown Between Real Madrid vs Barcelona in which Barca claimed a remarkable 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in Jeddah. Here’s a breakdown of the crucial moments and standout performances in this high-octane clash between the two Spanish giants.
First Half, Explosive Start
Mbappé’s Early Strike (5’)
Real Madrid struck first through Kylian Mbappé, who capitalized on a Vinicius Jr. assist. He weaved past Alejandro Balde and slotted the ball past Szczęsny with clinical precision. VAR confirmed no foul in the buildup, allowing the goal to stand.
Lamine Yamal’s Stunning Equalizer (22’)
Barcelona responded with a sensational goal from Lamine Yamal. Lewandowski’s incisive pass set him free, and Yamal curled a perfect shot into the bottom-right corner, leaving Courtois with no chance.
Turning Point, Penalty for Barcelona (35’)
Eduardo Camavinga’s high boot on Gavi led to a VAR-reviewed penalty. Robert Lewandowski stepped up and converted confidently, giving Barcelona a 2-1 lead.
Raphinha Doubles the Advantage (39’)
Jules Koundé’s pinpoint cross found Raphinha, whose powerful header extended Barcelona’s lead to 3-1. Real Madrid’s defense was left reeling as the first half neared its end.
Balde Adds Another (45+10’)
Capitalizing on a Real Madrid defensive error, Alejandro Balde fired a low shot into the net, making it 4-1 by halftime. Barcelona’s attacking dominance was on full display.
Second Half, Madrid’s Fightback Falls Short
Rodrygo Hits the Bar (48’)
Madrid showed intent early in the second half. Rodrygo’s volley, following a brilliant Vinicius cross, rattled the crossbar but stayed out.
Raphinha’s Brace (48’)
Immediately after, Raphinha punished Madrid’s high defensive line with a composed finish, making it 5-1. His performance underlined Barcelona’s superiority in attack.
Szczęsny Sent Off (57’)
Chaos unfolded as Wojciech Szczęsny brought down Mbappé outside the box. After a VAR review, the referee brandished a red card, reducing Barcelona to 10 men. Inaki Peña replaced Lamine Yamal to fill the void in goal.
Rodrygo’s Free-Kick Goal (60’)
Rodrygo made the most of the ensuing free kick, firing a powerful shot that Peña couldn’t keep out. Madrid reduced the deficit to 5-2 but still faced an uphill battle.
Key Defensive Plays
Barcelona’s defense, though tested, held firm in critical moments. Late in the game, Inaki Peña made a spectacular save to deny Mbappé’s close-range effort, preserving Barcelona’s lead.
Final Whistle and Celebrations
Barcelona claimed the Supercopa with a commanding 5-2 win. Despite being down to 10 men, the Catalans controlled the game, showcasing their resilience and tactical prowess. For Real Madrid, defensive lapses and missed opportunities proved costly.
Top Performers
- Lamine Yamal: Electrifying pace and a stunning goal.
- Raphinha: Two goals and constant menace in the attack.
- Kylian Mbappé: Madrid’s best player with an early goal and tireless effort.
- Inaki Peña: Vital saves after replacing Szczęsny.
Attack (Real Madrid)
- Rodrygo (5/10): Dangerous on the ball, buried a lovely free kick, lacking in impact otherwise.
- Kylian Mbappe (6/10): Scored an outrageous goal, picked up a knock, got Szczesny sent off. The best of the attacking trio.
- Vinicius Jr (4/10): Barely involved before being subbed after 75 minutes. Could have easily been shown a second yellow.
Midfield (Real Madrid)
Federico Valverde (5/10): Poor for stretches. Overhit a few passes. A blunder led to the Barca fourth. Moved to right back, where he did mostly ok.
Eduardo Camavinga (4/10): Should have been booked twice within the first 45 minutes, but got away with it. Hooked at the break – and smartly so.
Jude Bellingham (4/10): Marked out of the game in the first half. Not much better in the second. Disappeared on the biggest stage, for once.
Goalkeeper & Defence
Thiabut Courtois (4/10): Made a nice save early. Could do nothing about any of the goals, really.
Lucas Vazquez (3/10): Targeted from the first minute. Didn’t track his man half of the time, and was torn apart by Raphinha for his 50 minutes on the pitch.
Aurelien Tchouameni (4/10): Absolutely nowhere on the Barca third. Subbed after an hour.
Antonio Rudiger (5/10): Uncharacteristically out of position as Yamal strolled in to equalise. Improved slightly but not particularly good.
Ferland Mendy (5/10): Failed to contain Yamal – not that it’s particularly easy. Didn’t do much, if anything, going forward.
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