Barcelona thump Real Madrid in dramatic Spanish Super Cup final

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Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-5 in the Spanish Super Cup final at the King Abdullah Sports City on Sunday as a dramatic second-half saw the 'Azulgrana' fear for the worst after a dominant first period.

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It was a thrilling Super 'Clasico' at the King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia. Mbappe opened the scoring within five minutes but Barcelona quickly hit Real Madrid with a cold shower Lamine Yamal's leveller in the 22nd minute was followed by a penalty conceded by Camavinga. The spot-kick, which was put in the back of the net by Lewandowski, proved to be the turning point of the match. Raphinha doubled immediately after as Balde netted the fourth just before the half-time whistle. But the second half also provided entertainment as Raphinha got a brace three minutes into the second period. Szczesny was shown a straight red card for his challenge on Mbappe as Rodrygo found Madrid's second with a stunning free-kick. But the Brazilian's goal was not enough to deny the 'Azulgrana' of a 15th Spanish Super Cup title.


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