In a heated showdown, Barcelona faced Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España final. The match took place in 2024, marking a significant moment for both teams. Historically, Real Madrid has dominated this tournament, winning six out of the seven finals between 1988 and 2022 against Barcelona. However, in recent years, Barcelona has trended upward, securing victories in two of the last three finals.
Supercopa de España History
- 1988: Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona
- 1990: Real Madrid 5-1 Barcelona
- 1993: Real Madrid 4-2 Barcelona
- 1997: Real Madrid 5-3 Barcelona
- 2011: Barcelona 5-4 Real Madrid
- 2012: Real Madrid 4-4 Barcelona (Madrid wins on away goals)
- 2017: Real Madrid 5-1 Barcelona
- 2022: Barcelona 3-1 Real Madrid
- 2023: Real Madrid 4-1 Barcelona
- 2024: Barcelona 5-2 Real Madrid
2024 Final Overview
In the latest edition, Barcelona triumphed with a convincing 5-2 victory. The match started with a setback for Barcelona, as Kylian Mbappé scored early for Real Madrid. However, Barcelona quickly regrouped and responded with five consecutive goals. Raphinha netted two goals, while Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Alejandro Balde each contributed one goal. The situation worsened for Real Madrid with the expulsion of their goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczęsny, in the 57th minute.
Highlights of the Match
- Early goal: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- Goalscorers for Barcelona:
- Raphinha (2 goals)
- Lamine Yamal (1 goal)
- Robert Lewandowski (1 goal)
- Alejandro Balde (1 goal)
- Real Madrid’s reply: Rodrygo scored once for Madrid.
This victory was significant for Barcelona, as they secured their third title in the season and gained a total of five victories over Real Madrid in competitive matches. The new coach, Hansi Flick, achieved a memorable start to his tenure, making a strong statement in the Supercopa de España.
Key Takeaways
The 2024 Supercopa de España final showcased Barcelona’s resurgence in Spanish football. With a robust performance against their arch-rivals, they not only claimed the trophy but also established a comforting trend against Real Madrid.
