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FC Barcelona: 2025 Spanish Super Cup winners

Ter Stegen is the last man up and this is a nice touch as the injured German keeper lifts the Super Cup...

The inevitable 'We Are the Champions' blares out in the stadium with a spectacular firework show to bring the curtain down on another edition of the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

and now... the 2025 Spanish Super Cup winners.... FC Barcelona...

Hansi Flick leads his men and in a matter of seconds, Ronald Araujo will lift the trophy.

First up the match officials. Gil Manzano was spot on this evening as referee despite the pressure that overseeing a Clasico throws up.

Next up, the runners-up... the Real Madrid squad now collect their losers medals.

The club presidents, local dignitaries and officials make their way onto the pitch ahead of the presentation.

Long faces on the players of the Real Madrid and really, this game was done and dusted with the fourth goal (bagged by Balde) on the cusp of half-time, really delivering the body blow to Los Blancos.

FCB - Super Cup winners

What a spectacle, a game that really had everything as we await for the medal and trophy presentation ceremony. 

Raphinha awarded MVP

Brazilian winger Raphina who was on target twice tonight, is nominated the man-of-the-match.

Gil Manzano brings an end to the action and Barcelona win the 2025 Spanish Super Cup.

Just one minute remain in Jeddah as the Barça fans celebrate and what will this do for Barcelona's domestic campaign as they have slipped up in recent times.

Great play from Mbappé and it takes a great stop from Peña to deflect the ball wide for a corner.

Barcelona players all smiles on the sideline as they await Gil Manzano's final whistle.

Barcelona set to claim their 15th Spanish Super Cup title.

Real Madrid will have to settle for their current 13th and will look to return to Saudi Arabia next season to rectify that matter.

Madrid still do have the Copa del Rey, Champions League, LaLiga and Club World Cup to aspire to later this season.

A stat that FC Barcelona fans will enjoy....

Hansi Flick's men hold a 9-2 advantage over Real Madrid this season and the German manager's 100% record of never losing a final remains intact.

Into the final minute.

Barcelona fans in the King Abdullah stadium celebrate as they sense another title is within touching distance.

We'll have eight added minutes.

Bellingham is free and a last second intervention from Kounde sees the Englishman off balance. 

Tired legs now with imprecise passes and one or two reckless challenges flying in.

Raphinha (on the bench) carded.

Mbappe fouled and Araujo carded.

Danger for Barcelona as they are forced to face another danger freekick.

Rodrygo, this time blazes wide.

Real Madrid's dreams of winning a record seven titles are about to go up in smoke in Jeddah tonight with FC Barcelona minutes away from being proclaimed 2025 Spanish Super Cup winners.

Madrid are really toiling to create significant danger, despite having an extra man.

Half hearted appeal from Bellingham for a spot kick but the ref. waves play on.

Time running out for Madrid who have failed to capitalise on the extra man.

Ten minutes of normal time remain but we'll have at least 7-8 minutes of added time given the numerous stops.

Raphinha makes. his way to the bench with Ferran his replacement.

Lewandowski, the latest player to have his name taken as Raphinha is on the floor and seems to have cramp. 

Barça have ridden the storm well and now look comfortable with the team adapting well to the ten-man situation.

No, despite showing the No. 5, Bellingham stays on and it's Vincius who leaves the action.

That's the end of the substitutes from Real Madrid.

Fran Garcia and Brahim set to enter the fray for Madrid with Mendy and Bellingham making way.

Twenty minutes of the game remain in Jeddah and it's Barcelona players now looking at the clock with Madrid enjoying the bulk of possession as they hem the Catalan side deep inside their own half.

By the way, lovely to see the reaction from the Jeddah crown for Modric's introduction a few minutes ago.

The elegant Croatian central player will be deeply missed when he eventually does hang up the boots. 

Vinicius clips Kounde on the ankle and is a lucky man to avoid a second yellow with the French defender really feeling that one.

My word, how the dynamic of the final has changed in just a matter of minutes with the red card and Rodrygo goal.

Madrid smell blood now and have the Catalan side on the ropes too.

Football, eh ....El Clasico rarely disappoints !

By the way, what a strike from Rodrygo with his freekick absolutely unstoppable.

Modric on for the just booked Tchouaméni.

Madrid have seen their hopes boosted ....Can they claw back three more goals against the ten men of Barça.

Tchouaméni carded as he clips Olmo

Peña in goal and has to face a free for Madrid.

Rodrygo strikes and scores.

Barça now forced to face Madrid in the remaining 30 minutes or so with ten men.

Ivan Peña comes on to replace Gavi with Dani Olmo on for Lamine Yamal

Szczęsny is off!

The incident was outside the box, by the way so it will be a free for Madrid.

Big call for a spot kick for Real Madrid as Mbappe goes to ground and this may be looked at again.

Szczęsny does seem to clip the French striker and could be red carded for that foul.

Vini Jr. carded for protesting and Barça will now be reduced to ten men. 

Barça with a (current) aggregate score of 9-1 against Real Madrid in both games played this season to date.

There is still more than 35 minutes of the game remaining as Rudiger is carded for a foul in Yamal.

Not the start Real Madrid or Carlo Ancelotti would have been looking for.

Asencio on for Vazquez. Second switch for Los Blancos tonight.

Barça bag a fifth

Way, way too easy for Barça as a ball from Casadó totally opens the Madrid rearguard and the Brazilian does well in holding off the defenders and slots home.

Rodrygo wallops the woodwork with a ferocious volley and this is a brighter start from the men in white. 

Raphinha breaks and ...guess what... yes, scores for Barça ... 1-5... Barcelona are on-fire.

Madrid start the second half.

Madrid need an instant reaction and will look to bounce back via an early goal.

Confirmation

Camavinga off-Ceballos on

Dani Ceballos poised to make an entrance for Madrid.

I think from a Real Madrid perspective, it's not just that the scoreline hurts, it's the manner that Los Blancos have been second best in very department,

This game could easily be 1-6 or 1-7 with Courtois rescuing the Bernabeu side on a series of times.

What a half.... where to start in 45 minutes of football that has seen the Catalan side boss proceedings despite going behind to an early Kylian Mbappe goal.

Barcelona have been superior in every department with Raphinha, Pedri and Lamine Yamal all delivering masterclass performances. 

The Catalan side have bounced back with a fine solo effort from Lamine Yamal, a Lewandowski spot kick, Raphinha header and a late fourth from Balde with the scoreline set to offer plenty of half-time conundrums for Carlo Ancelotti as his Madrid side ship four goals again to Barcelona for the second time this season.

The whistle sounds and it's Hansi Flick's men who lead.

Just as Madrid did with their opener.

Balde finishes a great counter from the Catalan side with the men in white caught short in defence.

Balde makes it four to Barça

Iñigo Martinez carded for a gesture directed at the match official.

The defender has already finished the game due to injury.

What a strike from Balde and a solid stop from Courtois who denies the Catalan side once again.

Corner for FCB... straight into the Belgian's hands.

Madrid looking to try and claw a goal back ahead of the interval.

Raphinha breaks but Valverde (who has been the standout player for Madrid tonight) is alert and sends the ball out of play.

What price on Camavinga being the first change for Ancelotti?

The French player is really being given the 'runaround' by Lamine Yamal who has been exceptional tonight. 

Camavinga pulls Lamine back and is lucky to escape without getting a card.

9 minutes of time to be added in Jeddah.

A minute of the first 45' to go as the Polish striker is back on the pitch.

We've seen very little from Bellingham and Vini Jr. in the first half but as things stand, Barcelona are totally dominant. 

Lewandowski is back on his feet but will need further attention.

Almost a fourth for Barcelona as Rudiger and Lewandowski collide but not before the Polish striker nods inches over.

Madrid are at 6s and 7s defensivley. 

Barça in control in Jeddah with a third goal

Raphinha this time with a sublime headed effort as the Brazilian is totally free and does well to nod with power past Courtois.

Solid assist from Kounde.

Almost at the 40 minute mark and you can't take your eyes off the action.

Barcelona dominating the action and there's a third goal for the Catalan side. 

Barcelona take the lead in Jeddah

Lewandowski to take the spot kick.

The Polish striker steps up and slots the ball home.

Gil Manzano consults the video screen and will, no doubt award the penalty.

Yes, indeed a spot kick and yellow card for the Fenchman. 

A brief lull in the game now with both sides happy to retain possession and just stroke the ball around.

Big penalty call from Barcelona as Gavi was upended in the box.

Play goes on and this will be looked at I'm sure.

Yes, that did look like a spot kick as Camavinga clips Gavi with an outstreched leg.

Camavinga has a goal volleying from outside the Barça box but fails to secure the required accuracy and the ball drifts over the bar.

Mbappé seems to be moving without any issues.

We approach the half hour mark and it's been a blistering 30 minutes of football.

Madrid now very much back in the mix having responded well to the Yamal goal.

Araujo on for Martinez (confirmation)

Iñigo Martinez goes to the floor and looks to be in trouble.

He can't carry on with Araujo set to replace the former Athletic man.

All square in Jeddah

Barcelona good value for the equaliser as Szczęsny is called upon to save the Catalan side after 25 electric minutes of football.

We pass the 20 minute mark and Barça are ahead in terms of... chances, corners, possession but Madrid dominate the most important stat of all with Mbappé's goal seeing Ancelotti's men in front.

Pedri sees a strike take a wicked deflection as Barça keep pressing.

Another corner for the Catalan side as Casadó rifles the ball wide.

Mbappé returns to the pitch.

Brahim gets ready in case his services are called upon.

The Madrid medics are applying a bandage to the ankle and the hope is that the French striker can continue.

This is not the news Madrid fans wanted to hear as Mbappé is on the pitch and it appears that he has failed to shake off that slip which seemed to damage his ankle.

Szczęsny called upon and the Pole is alert as he dives and gathers with Bellingham about to pounce.

Possession to date:

Real Madrid 22-78 (%) FC Barcelona 

Kylian Mbappé is back on the pitch and seems to be running freely.

Barcelona, it has to be said are dominating the action in the 12 minutes or so played so far.

Barcelona go inches close again and once again it's Raphina who fires the ball across the face of the Real Madrid goal mouth.

It could be 3-1 to Barça but Madrid are lethal and have taken the one chance that came their way...

1 shot on target, 1 goal, 100% efficiency from Los Blancos

Mbappe is on the ground after a bad slip on the surface.

Good news for Madrid fans is that the French striker is back on his feet as he limps from the pitch to get added treatment.

The goal stands !

1-0, Real Madrid lead in Jeddah.

Was there a foul on Casado in the build up?

Barcelona are asking for the referee to consult VAR.

Once again Courtois is called upon as Raphina sees the Belgian save from a point blank header but where was the marking.

What a player the, still 17-year-old is !

Lamine Yamal has a go from outside the box with his trusty left boot and it needed a fine stop from Courtois to deny Barcelona the opening goal.

Both sides in their classic colours. 

Madrid in all white and Barça in their 'blaugrana' half and half jerseys, navy shorts and socks.

FC Barcelona start the Super Cup final and we're underway in Jeddah.

Both teams pose for the pre-game protocol photos with both sides opting for the same line-up as they showcased for the semi-finals.

Lucas Vazquez and Raphinha tonight's respective team captains.

A mosaic featuring both Barça and Madrid emblems greets the players as they take to the field.

Gil Manzano, tonight's match official leading the way.

Impressive drone show making the emblems of both clubs as the Super Cup trophy is brought onto the pitch.

All set for the arrival of both teams.

First up ahead of the game will be a brief pre-match ceremony at the stadium.

Ideal conditions for the game, no rainfall and a current temperature of 24C/75F.

Madrid employing a 4-2-3-1 against Barça's 4-3-3 line-up.

Looking forward to the Vini Jr. vs Jules Kounde tussle on the left flank.

Ancelotti: 'Madrid are hungry'

Speaking to the media ahead of the match, Carlo Ancelotti was in a confident mood pre-game. “Of course we'll have to think about the first Clásico of the season, when they beat us. We started well in that game but then we ran into problems in the second half. We have to see a repeat of the things we did well and avoid the mistakes we made later. A Clásico is a Clásico and the pressure is even greater in a final. Playing Barcelona in a final is always very special."

Flick: 'We need to be better than we were in the semi-final'

Barcelona boss Flick was adamant when speaking to the media that his team needed to improve: However, he insisted that "we need to play a lot better than we did against Athletic. We made too many errors and we need to reduce them. Madrid is one of the best teams in the world in transition and they take advantage of any option you give them."

Flick looking to preserve 100% final record

The German coach has reached five finals with former side (Bayern Munich) and has yet to taste defeat.

These include a Champions League final, Club World Cup final along with a DFB Pokal.

Tonight's game also offers the Barça boss a chance to win his first silverware with his new club.

A reminder of tonight's teams as we edge towards kick-off.

Dani Olmo takes his place on the Barcelona bench and Szczęsny starts in goal for Flick's side.

No surprises in the Real Madrid XI with Rodrygo, Vinicius and Mbappé leading the line for Los Blancos.

Barça players check out playing surface

Despite having staged two games already this week, the pitch at the King Abdullah stadium looks to be in decent shape.

Madrid edging things in the stands

It's the white Real Madrid jerseys that dominate the stands of the King Abdullah Sports City stadium tonight with possibly a 60/40 (%) split of fans present.

Dani Olmo was soundly booed by the crowd as he took to the pitch just a few minutes ago.

Super Cup: subs benches

Real Madrid: Lunin, Fran González, Lorenzo, Asencio, Aguado, Alaba, Fran García, Modric, Ceballos, Arda Güler, Brahim & Endrick.

Barcelona: Iñaki Peña, Astralaga, Héctor Fort, Araújo, Eric García, Gerard Martín, De Jong, Fermín, Dani Olmo, Pau Víctor & Ferran Torres.

Barcelona

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Road to the final....

Both Madrid and Barça had little difficulty in their semi-final games with Hansi Flick's side recording a 2-0 over Athletic Club on Wednesday.

The following night, two goals in added time gave the overall scoreline and inflated look as Carlo Ancelotti's side beat Real Mallorca 3-0.

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Who is Gil Manzano, referee for the Real Madrid vs Barcelona 2025 Super Cup Clásico final?

This is third consecutive Madrid-Barça Super Cup final with Los Blancos winning last season helped by a Vini Jr. hat-trick.

The previous year in Riyadh, it was the Catalan side who ran out winners as part of a 3-1 over their bitter rivals.

As for resolving the Super Cup from the spot should both teams be tied at the end of 90 minutes, only once were spot kicks needed to resolve the winner and that came back in 2020 with Real Madrid edging out Atletico in the final after the game (and extra time) ended 0-0.

Still no sign of the FC Barcelona starting XI.

The club needs to submit this information, no later than 60 minutes prior to kick-off to comply with Spanish FA protocol.

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Countdown underway in Jeddah

Not too sure about the 'TM' at the end of the FC Barcelona post...

But yes, one of the best soccer rivalries in the world for sure.

Plenty of water under the bridge since October 26

The last time both these sides was at the Santiago Bernabeu back on October 26, as Barça swept Madrid away in a second half blitz running out 0-4 winners and delivering a major blow to their arch rivals.

Time has moved on and Barcelona's high press is no longer a surprise with team's having now learned to play the Catalan giants.

Barça have struggled and have racked up five defeats in the season to date, they let slip their 10 point advantage at the top of the table going into the November international break and now sit in third place in the LaLiga table with the Madrid giants occupying first (Atleti) and second spots. 

Just a reminder that there is no extra time in tonight's game and should the scoreline be level after 90 minutes, then the outcome of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup will be resolved from the penalty spot.

A sensible move given the jam packed schedule high level players are currently being subjected to.

Real Madrid

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Spanish Super Cup sell-out

The 60,000 King Abdullah Sports City stadium is set to be full tonight with just a handful of tickets remaining unsold as of Sunday morning.

The first semi-final saw a crowd of 39,000 as Barça overcame Athletic with 47,000 the attendance for the second semi on Thursday as Madrid beat Real Mallorca to secure a berth in the final.

Pedri, Raphinha and Lamine used in FCB post

We can pretty much guarantee that the three players mentioned above will start for Hansi Flick's side in Jeddah tonight, given the club has used them as key figures in this pre-match social media post.

Still now news from the FC Barcelona side in terms of the starting eleven with interest high to see if Dani Olmo starts.

My guess is that the former RB Leipzig man starts on the bench alongside Pau Victor, the other player implicated in this whole unpleasant mess over their ability to play that, to be fair has not reflected well of Spanish football governance. 

First things first, let's bring you the Real Madrid team news which was confirmed a few minutes ago ...

Tonight's game also offers 'Los Blancos' a chance of drawing level with Barça in overall Super Cup wins with the Catalan side on 14 and Ancelotti's side on 13.

Deportivo la Coruña and Athletic Club have been crowned Supercopa champions on three occasions.

Hello and a warm welcome ahead of our coverage of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona lock horns in the Saudi city of Jeddah with the game set for a 10:pm start in the Saudi city or 2pm ET.