"Barcelona were crowned Supercopa de Espana champions for a record-extending 16th time, as Raphinha's brace helped seal a 3-2 win over Clasico rivals Real Madrid. The thrilling contest in Saudi Arabia saw three goals scored in first-half stoppage time, but Raphinha's 73rd-minute winner proved to be the difference on Sunday. After missing an opportunity to open the scoring less than a minute earlier, Raphinha put Barcelona into a 36th-minute lead with a pinpoint shot into the bottom-right corner."
"But the Brazilian's opener sparked an avalanche of goals at the end of the first half, with Vinicius Junior's fine solo run from the left-hand side seeing him breeze past Jules Kounde and Pau Cubarsi before curling the ball beyond Joan Garcia. Robert Lewandowski then put Barcelona back in front in the fourth minute of stoppage time with a sublime dink over Thibaut Courtois, after being picked out by Pedri's fine pass."
"Vinicius continued to be a threat after the break and saw an effort tipped over by Courtois, before Rodrygo forced another save from the Madrid goalkeeper just after the hour. Lamine Yamal then saw a sliding attempt punched away by Courtois, but just before a cooling break, Barcelona got themselves ahead for the third time in the match as Raphinha's strike deflected off Raul Asencio and into the net. The Blaugrana were forced to see out the final few minutes with a man less, after De Jong was sent off for a two-footed tackle on Kylian Mbappe."
Barcelona won the Supercopa de Espana 3-2 over Real Madrid to claim a record-extending 16th title. Raphinha scored twice, including a 73rd-minute winner, and opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a precise shot. Vinicius Junior equalised with a solo run, and Robert Lewandowski restored Barcelona's lead in stoppage time before Gonzalo Garcia levelled for Madrid from a rebound. Vinicius and Rodrygo continued to test the Barcelona defence after halftime, and Raphinha's second strike deflected in for the decisive goal. Frenkie de Jong was sent off late for a two-footed tackle, and Barcelona held on despite late Madrid chances.
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