Defending champions Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, produced a performance full of flair and resilience to secure their record-extending 16th Supercopa triumph, while Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid were left ruing missed chances in a match that swung back and forth like a classic rivalry encounter.
The game exploded into life in the first half. Raphinha opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a composed finish, only for Real Madrid to hit back just before the break. Vinícius Júnior leveled with a moment of magic in first-half stoppage time (45+2'), followed almost immediately by a strike from Gonzalo García (45+4') or Robert Lewandowski (sources vary on attribution, but the equalizer stood as 2-2 at halftime). Lewandowski then restored Barcelona's lead deep in added time before the interval with a trademark poacher's goal.
The second half was tense and tactical. Real Madrid pushed hard, with substitute Kylian Mbappé entering the fray but struggling to make a decisive impact amid lingering fitness concerns from a prior injury. Barcelona, however, held firm despite a late red card to Frenkie de Jong, relying on heroic defending and key saves from goalkeeper Joan García.
The turning point came when Raphinha, slipping as he shot, saw his effort deflect off Madrid defender Raúl Asencio and wrong-foot Thibaut Courtois for the winning goal in the 73rd minute. It was cruel luck for Los Blancos, who had chances to equalize late but couldn't breach the Blaugrana backline again.
This victory marks Barcelona's fourth consecutive Supercopa final appearance (winning in 2023, 2025, and now 2026), extending their dominance in the competition under Flick. For Real Madrid, the defeat is a bitter pill in their quest for a first trophy under Alonso, despite a spirited showing.
A thrilling start to the year—long live the Clásico!