El Clasico 2026 score: Barcelona top Real Madrid in dramatic Supercopa final as Raphinha scores winner

The wild game featured three goals just in first-half stoppage time

Barcelona came out on top in the Supercopa de España final on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, outdoing fierce rivals Real Madrid in a dramatic match that ended 3-2 thanks to two goals from Raphinha.

Hansi Flick's side started strong but were mostly limited by a Real Madrid defense that was organized until the final stretch of the first half, when Raphinha opened the scoring with a finish from an angle. That was merely the set-up for a frantic finish to the first 45 minutes, though – Vinicius Junior's solo effort ensured Real Madrid had an equalizer, only for Robert Lewandowski to restore Barcelona's lead two minutes later. Two minutes after that, though, Gonzalo Garcia poked the ball into the back of the net to ensure the score would be 2-2 at the break.

Los Blancos started the second half strong, with Vinicius creating several impressive opportunities as they searched for a go-ahead goal. Barcelona regained momentum midway through the half and had a game-winning goal in quick order, though it was by accident. Raphinha scored as he was slipping, the ball coming off of Raul Asencio before landing in the back of the net.

Madrid did call upon Kylian Mbappe after Raphinha's game-winning goal, with the France international making the journey to Jeddah after their semifinal win and playing for the first time in 2026 after dealing with a left knee strain. He was unable to find a game-winner for Los Blancos, though he was fouled in stoppage time by Frenkie de Jong, who was sent off for the challenge.

Barcelona have now won the Supercopa for the second year in a row and have re-affirmed their status as the favorites to win LaLiga, returning to Spain with a four point lead over Real Madrid as things stand.

Mixed bag for Real Madrid

Neither side's defense covered themselves in glory on Sunday, which is not much of a surprise for Hansi Flick's version of Barcelona that generally opts to outscore the opposition. Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid, though, tried to stifle Barcelona's attack and managed to do just that for 30 minutes until the game took a more chaotic tone.

Barcelona's energetic return to the pitch after the first half hydration break allowed their attackers to carve up Los Blancos' attack, with Fermin Lopez's long pass to Raphinha for the game's opening goal serving as the perfect example. Even as Madrid mustered up attacking might, their defensive frailties and lack of organization returned at different points over the course of the game and proved costly along the way.

The good news for Madrid is that, once again, their attackers did their best to fill the void left by Mbappe. The France international was only available for a brief cameo off the bench after dealing with a left knee sprain, with Vinicius Junior stepping up to the plate. His solo effort in the first half put Los Blancos back in the game and his performance after the break ensured that his side spent much of the second half in front. He single-handedly caused plenty of trouble Barcelona's defense at times, drumming up five shots and generating 0.61 expected goals on his own.

Sunday's defeat, though, marks yet another hiccup for Alonso as he attempts to fix the broken team he inherited from Carlo Ancelotti over the summer. Little more than a month after he was on the hot seat, he may just find himself back there yet again -- rightly or wrongly.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 4:10 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

That's a wrap in Jeddah, where Barcelona win the Supercopa for a second year in a row. It was a dramatic outing - each side's vulnerabilities were on display but in the end, Barcelona were clearly the better side and came out with a win that affirmed just that. The defensive resolve they showed in the build-up to this game was nowhere to be found but Hansi Flick's tried and true strategy of out-powering the opponent with talented attackers paid off once again - and may just be a winning strategy in LaLiga.

As for Real Madrid, their defensive resolve from the first half hour eroded quickly and Vinicius Junior was a genuine bright spot for them. Xabi Alonso is still struggling to get the balance right for Los Blancos, though - it is not necessarily a sign that he deserves to be under pressure but crises always arrive quickly at Real Madrid, whether anyone likes it or not.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 4:06 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

90'+8 One last chance for Real Madrid as they earn a corner, which Thibaut Courtois runs up for. The ball falls to Kylian Mbappe but he sends the ball straight at Joan Garcia, the Barcelona goalkeeper who makes it look too easy.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 4:04 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

90'+7 Baarcelona make one final attempt to score and it's Marcus Rashford making a promising run, but he gets close to goal, has a swing and comes up with a miss. Almost immediately, Real Madrid have a golden opportunity of their own on the other end. Aurelien Tchouameni has the ball at his feet and should have smashed the ball into the back of the net but he instead sends it to left back Alvaro Carreras, who cannot do much with it.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

90'+1 Kylian Mbappe has the ball and Frenkie de Jong goes in for the challenge - and comes out with a red card! There's a little bit of a fracas on the pitch as everyone processes the information, de Jong shocked at the call. He's probably right to be upset - the call seemed harsher than the challenge - but he walks down the tunnel as Barcelona wrap things up in Jeddah.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:51 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

83' Both teams are still trying for a goal as the final whistle approaches, with Dani Ceballos and Franoc 
Mastantuono entering for Real Madrid in the place of Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Junior and Gerard Martin and Marcus Rashford joining Barcelona as Eric Garcia and Raphinha come off.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:45 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

76' Barcelona's latest go-ahead goal inspires an almost instant reaction in Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, who goes to the bench to make two changes - David Alaba for Dean Huijsen and Gonzalo Garcia for Kylian Mbappe. This marks Mbappe's first appearance for Real Madrid since the new year, his entrance offering a stark reminder of his importance to Alonso's side. It makes you wonder if Mbappe would have played under different (and more preferable circumstnaces) for Real Madrid but he's now being tasked with getting his team back in the game with about 10 minutes left on the clock.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:40 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

73' Barcelona turn a little bit of momentum into a go-ahead goal - even if luck played a big part. Raphinha makes his way into a central spot in the penalty area but he's slipping as he takes the shot, the ball hitting Raul Asencio and ricocheting into the back of the net to restore his side's lead. The goal was definitely an accident but Raphinha and Barcelona won't care. Barcelona 3, Real Madrid 2

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:40 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

72' There's a reason Thibaut Courtois is still as reliable as ever in Real Madrid's net - his reflexes remain top notch. Case in point? Barcelona charge towards goal and the ball ends up at Lamine Yamal's feet, the 18-year-old with a strong chance to restore his side's lead. More impressive, though, is Courtois' instinctive save to keep Barcelona at bay.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:36 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

68' Hansi Flick goes to the bench and comes up with two changes, bringing on Ferran Torres for Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo for Fermin Lopez. Torres and Olmo, Flick hopes, will offer some fresh legs and a chance to disrupt Real Madrid's momentum as Xabi Alonso's side continue to dominate the second half.

For his part, Alonso takes the time to make some changes of his own - and perhaps out of necessity. Captain Federico Valverde comes off for Arda Guler, with Valverde potentially dealing with an injury concern. No sign of Kylian Mbappe yet.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:32 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

64' Real Madrid are still on the front foot this second half and this time, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo are playing off each other and really causing Barcelona problems. The play ends with Vinicius making his way into the penalty area for a strong goalscoring chance, which Barcelona are able to survive but they continue to be troubled by Vinicius' impressive showing so far after the break.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:27 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

57' Raul Asencio goes in for a challenge on Pedri and there's an argument to be made that it was a bit reckless, so the referee hands the Real Madrid defender a yellow card. That does not stop different members of each team from a heated disagreement, one that spans to the touchline, but the tension eventually comes down and the teams resume play.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:22 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

55' Barcelona disrupt Real Madrid's momentum just enough to earn a freekick in a dangerous position on the other end. A handful of players are on the ball but in the end it's Raphinha who takes it, going straight for goal in a wise move. He cannot put the shot on frame, though, and so all Thibaut Courtois needs to do is watch the ball land out of play.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:21 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

52' Real Madrid are off to an energetic start in the second half and Vinicius Junior is off to the races yet again, taking a shot from 20 yards that forces Joan Garcia into a much-needed point-blank save. The ball goes straight back into play and Vinicius Junior tries to score on the rebound but is not successful, instead sending the ball out of play.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 3:16 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

48' First dangerous moment of the second half goes Real Madrid's way, with Rodrygo putting pressure on Jules Kounde near the box. The Barcelona defender recovers in time to send the ball out for a corner and Rau Asencio tries to give Real Madrid the lead with a header, but the ball sails out of play instead.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:58 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

Well, that escalated quickly! Barcelona have been the more dominant side throughout the first half but this game really came to life after the water break as the two sides scored four goals before the break, including three in stoppage time. A once-established rhythm has been fully disrupted and in a most entertaining fashion, setting up for a very intriguing second half.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:53 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

45'+6 Three goals in four goals makes it hard for a live blogger to keep up with the action. Moments after Robert Lewandowski scores for Barcelona, Real Madrid have a corner and Rodrygo takes it, setting off a little drama in the box. In the end, Gonzalo Garcia pokes the ball into the back of the net to come up with an equalizer just before the break.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:51 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

45'+4 Real Madrid giveth and Real Madrid taketh away. Vinicius Junior's equalizer only provided a brief reprieve as Barcelona almost immediately carve up the defense on the other end, with Robert Lewandowski finishing off the chance. Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 1

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:48 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

45'+2 Take a bow, Vinicius Junior! The Brazil international receives the ball from Gonzalo Garcia near the midway line and just wreaks havoc on the left flank, leaving Jules Kounde - and a handful of his teammates - in his wake, eventually angling his way more central and firing the ball into the back of the net. Vinicius has not scored since October 4 but he maintains a reputation for being there when Real Madrid needs him most - he has two goals in two different Champions League finals and now a meaningful one today. Barcelona 1, Real Madrid 1

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:46 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

43' Raphinha's goal is just one part of a revitalized performance to finish out the first half from Barcelona, who have now carved their way through Real Madrid's defense several times over since the hydration break 30 minutes in. Pedri and Lamine Yamal have their cracks at goal, the pair and their teammates almost leaving their opponents unable to respond as the tempo of this match changes rapidly. This game is slipping out of Real Madrid's control quickly.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:38 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

36' Advantage, Barcelon! Raphinha may have wasted a chance moments earlier but he does not waste the next one for the game's opening goal. Fermin Lopez's pass from the midway line eradicates whatever semblance of stability Real Madrid's defense once had and from there, Raphinha makes a run towards the penalty area and eventually sends the ball into the back of the net from close range. A tepid start has given way to some increased intensity from Barcelona after the water break and Hansi Flick's side now have a well-deserved lead. Stay hydrated, folks.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:35 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

31' The teams break for a water break in Jeddah (where it's currently 78 degrees Fahrenheit/26 degrees Celsius) to informally wrap a bow on a less-than-exciting start to the latest edition of El Clasico. Real Madrid are sitting deep and have successfully limited Barcelona to just three shots - and only 0.37 expected goals - in the opening half hour despite having 77% of the ball. Los Blancos seem interested in taking shots when they can, not exactly as a policy - they just put up a big shot as play resumed after the water break, but Gonzalo Garcia cannot put enough power on the attempt to trouble Barcelona's defense.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:25 pm ET · Roger Gonzalez]

As we approach the half hour mark, zero shots for Barcelona despite 80 percent possession. Converting 94 percent of their pass attempts. Real had one shot so far but completed over 100 passes less than Los Blancos.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:12 pm ET · Roger Gonzalez]

The pace has picked up a bit for each team. Real are looking to go down the left through Vinicius, who has been able to get in behind with no end product. Similar for Barca, who are touching the ball well in the attacking half, though the key final pass hasn't been there.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:07 pm ET · Roger Gonzalez]

It's been a slow beginning to this matchup as we hit the five-minute mark. Barca are seeing more of the ball as the teams feel each other out. Lots of space to work with for Real when it comes to playing the ball past their high backline.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 2:04 pm ET · Roger Gonzalez]

The match has begun! Here we go! Real in their classic white uniforms and Barca in their traditional blue and red striped jerseys.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 1:59 pm ET · Roger Gonzalez]

The match is about to get underway as the players shake hands and prepare for the opening whistle. Kylian Mbappe looks on from the bench for what's supposed to be a tight, high-scoring contest.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 1:20 pm ET · Chuck Booth]

Barcelona keeper Joan Garcia crossed rivalry lines, joining from Espanyol to be the number one between the sticks at Barca this past summer. After defeating Athletic Club, he's now kept clean sheets in four consecutive matches and has been able to steady their high-wire attack. Barcelona's high line will leave a keeper isolated, and Garcia's reflexes help make Flick's high line work. But in this final, he'll duel with Thibaut Courtois. The Real Madrid keeper may be 33 now, but he still hasn't lost a step in top-class shootouts. The Belgian has ensured for years that even when Real Madrid's defense bends that it doesn't break, and with Barcelona looking to enter their next era of great keepers with Marc-Andre ter Stegen not being able to stay on the pitch consistently due to injuries, Garcia will need to outduel his counterpart.

[Jan 11, 2026 at 1:05 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

Kylian Mbappe will be available off the bench for Real Madrid in the Supercopa final, with Xabi Alonso going unchanged in attack following Thursday's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid. Alonso does make a change to that lineup, though, handing Dean Huijsen the start over Antonio Rudiger at center back after Huijsen recovered from a left thigh injury.

Real Madrid starting XI: Thibaut Courtois, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior

Substitutes: Andriy Lunin, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Kylian Mbappe, Arda Guler, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Antonio Rudiger, Franco Mastantuono, David Jimenez, Thiago Pitarch

[Jan 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET · Pardeep Cattry]

Hansi Flick makes two changes to the Barcelona side that beat Athletic Club 5-0 on Wednesday, bringing out the stars for this one -- Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski enter the lineup and will partner Raphinha as they chase the first trophy of their season. Here's Barcelona's team for the Supercopa final.

Barcelona starting XI: Joan Garcia, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Lamine Yamal, Raphina, Fermin Lopez, Robert Lewandowski

Substitutes: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford, Marc Casado, Gerard Martin, Roony Bardghji, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Wojciech Szczesny, Tommy Marques

[Jan 11, 2026 at 12:45 pm ET · Chuck Booth]

Real Madrid were lucky not to be overrun by Atletico Madrid, and allowing similar chances to Barcelona would see them lose this match. Facing Athletic Club, Barcelona were able to open a four-goal lead by halftime while Raphinha netted a brace. Flick was able to rotate the squad with Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo coming off the bench, while Robert Lewandowski was an unused sub. Facing Real Madrid, they'll fully be involved, and it's something that could cause nightmares for what's left of Alonso's defense. Due to injuries, Antonio Rüdiger had to start in the semifinals, which is something that Barcelona will look to take advantage of. Federico Valverde also had to play out of position at right back. He has the work rate for the position, but these are areas that Barcelona will target and could be pivotal to who will come out on top.