Barcelona pulled off an incredible 5-2 comeback win over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final, overcoming an early setback.

Despite being reduced to 10 men and having their goalkeeper sent off, the Catalan side dominated the match, scoring four goals in a breathtaking first half to secure their 15th Super Cup title.

Real Madrid Takes the Early Lead

The match started with a bang as Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe broke the deadlock after just five minutes.

His solo run ended with a precise shot into the far post, giving Madrid the early advantage.

Barcelona Responds with Power

Barcelona wasted no time in equalizing.

Lamine Yamal leveled the score in the 22nd minute, and soon after, Robert Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead with a penalty kick, giving his team a 2-1 lead.

A Dominant First Half for Barcelona

Barcelona’s offensive onslaught continued as Raphinha scored a stunning header in the 39th minute, receiving a perfect cross from Jules Kounde.

Deep into stoppage time, Alejandro Balde made it 4-1, further extending Barcelona’s lead.

Raphinha Strikes Again, Then Red Card Drama

The second half began with Raphinha adding his second goal, bringing the score to 5-1.

However, Barcelona faced a major challenge when goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off for fouling Mbappe in the 56th minute.

Real Madrid Pulls One Back

With Barcelona reduced to 10 men, substitute goalkeeper Inaki Pena took over, but Real Madrid managed to pull one back.

Rodrygo scored from the resulting free kick, narrowing the score to 5-2.

Despite this, Barcelona comfortably saw out the game, securing the win.

Looking Ahead

With this dominant performance, Barcelona’s resilience was on full display.

Fans will now be eager to see how they build on this victory in the coming competitions.

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