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Raphinha's Brace Seals Super Cup for Barcelona!
12 Jan
Summary
- Raphinha scored two goals, leading Barcelona to victory.
- The intense final saw Real Madrid score twice as well.
- Barcelona secured their 16th Super Cup title after a hard-fought match.
Barcelona emerged victorious in the Spanish Super Cup, defeating Real Madrid 3-2 in a dramatic final held in Jeddah. Raphinha proved to be the decisive player, scoring twice to secure the trophy for his team. The match was a captivating contest, featuring significant action and lead changes.
The first half was particularly eventful, with both teams trading blows. Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona, but Vinicius Jr swiftly equalized for Real Madrid with a solo effort. Barcelona regained the lead through Robert Lewandowski just before halftime, only for Real Madrid to level the score again through Gonzalo Garcia.
In the second half, Raphinha struck again in the 73rd minute, deflecting into the net to put Barcelona ahead once more. Despite Frenkie de Jong's late red card, which reduced Barcelona to ten men, the team defended resolutely. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia made critical saves in the dying moments, preserving Barcelona's 16th Super Cup title.
