Vinícius Jr. Ends Drought with Stunner, but Raphinha Double Secures Trophy in Unforgettable El Clásico
Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup in unforgettable fashion on Sunday, defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in a breathless final in Jeddah that featured three goals in a dizzying six-minute spell just before halftime.
The match exploded into life in first-half stoppage time. After Raphinha gave Barcelona a deserved lead in the 36th minute,
Vinícius Júnior ended his 16-game goal drought with a sensational solo effort, weaving through the defense before firing home.
Barcelona responded almost instantly through a composed Robert Lewandowski finish, only for Real’s Gonzalo García to equalize again moments later—all before the whistle blew for the break.
“What a game—this just keeps giving,” said former England manager Glenn Hoddle on commentary. “An amazing game.”
The second half saw Barcelona regain control, with Raphinha scoring the decisive goal to secure the trophy.
The victory provides a significant boost for Barça boss Hansi Flick, while Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso will rue defensive lapses despite his team’s resilient fightback.
For Vinícius, the spectacular strike offered personal relief after a prolonged dry spell, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Barcelona from lifting their first silverware of the season in a match that lived up to every ounce of El Clásico drama.
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