{"id":15203,"date":"2026-01-12T09:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=15203"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:17:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:17:41","slug":"raphinhas-brace-secures-super-cup-glory-for-barcelona-in-jeddah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/raphinhas-brace-secures-super-cup-glory-for-barcelona-in-jeddah","title":{"rendered":"Raphinha\u2019s Brace Secures Super Cup Glory for Barcelona in Jeddah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a match that reaffirmed the enduring intensity of the world\u2019s most famous rivalry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/fc-barcelona-132\">FC Barcelona<\/a> successfully defended their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/super-cup-15\">Spanish Super Cup<\/a> title with a 3-2 victory over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/real-madrid-131\">Real Madrid<\/a> at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. The encounter, which took place on Sunday evening, was a display of tactical shifts and individual brilliance that highlighted the evolving philosophies of managers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/hans-dieter-flick-71877\">Hansi Flick<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/xabi-alonso-124\">Xabi Alonso<\/a>. For Barcelona, the victory marks their 16th title in the competition, further extending their record as the most successful club in the tournament\u2019s history. Beyond the silverware, the result serves as a significant psychological boost for the Blaugrana, who have now established a pattern of dominance in recent final meetings with their eternal rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTYoV1OD3UA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTYoV1OD3UA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTYoV1OD3UA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by 365Scores (@365scores)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The atmosphere in Saudi Arabia was charged from the outset, with both sides initially adopting cautious stances. While Barcelona looked to control the tempo through high-volume possession, Real Madrid appeared content to sit in a compact mid-block, waiting for opportunities to exploit the pace of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/vinicius-junior-48298\">Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/a> on the counter-attack. The early stages were characterized by a high-stakes chess match in midfield, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/pedri-69251\">Pedri <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/f.-de-jong-39293#competitionId=15\">Frenkie de Jong<\/a> sought to navigate the pressure applied by Madrid\u2019s disciplined defensive lines. However, the equilibrium of the match shifted dramatically in the final ten minutes of the first half, sparking a period of offensive volatility rarely seen even in the storied history of this fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Manic Conclusion to the Opening Period<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadlock was finally broken in the 36th minute by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/raphinha-39789\">Raphinha<\/a>, who had earlier missed a clear opportunity but remained persistent. Following a period of sustained pressure, the Brazilian winger capitalized on a lapse in the Madrid defense to fire a low strike past <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/thibaut-courtois-826#competitionId=15\">Thibaut Courtois<\/a>. The goal appeared to validate Flick\u2019s decision to prioritize attacking movement, but it also served as the catalyst for a frantic conclusion to the half. Real Madrid, who had been largely dormant, responded with a moment of individual brilliance from Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior. In the second minute of stoppage time, the forward embarked on a weaving solo run that culminated in a precise finish, ending his recent goal drought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The parity was short-lived. Barely two minutes later, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/robert-lewandowski-1857\">Robert Lewandowski<\/a> restored Barcelona\u2019s advantage, finishing a move orchestrated by Pedri that showcased the veteran striker\u2019s enduring predatory instincts. Yet, the drama was not concluded. In the seventh minute of added time, Madrid found a second equalizer through young talent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/gonzalo-garcia-138469\">Gonzalo Garc\u00eda.<\/a> The forward pounced on a rebound after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/dean-huijsen-124224#competitionId=15\">Dean Huijsen<\/a> header struck the frame of the goal. The sequence left both teams entering the dressing rooms at 2-2, with the tactical discipline of the first half-hour replaced by a chaotic exchange of blows that left the capacity crowd stunned.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223116000-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 01: Gonzalo Garcia #30 of Real Madrid C.F. celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold #12 of Real Madrid C.F. during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. \" class=\"wp-image-10395\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Michael Regan &#8211; FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resilience and the Decisive Breakthrough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the second half commenced, the tempo remained high, but the defenses began to recalibrate. Real Madrid showed greater initiative early on, with Rodrygo and Vin\u00edcius testing the resolve of Barcelona\u2019s backline. The Catalans, however, managed to weather the storm, largely thanks to a standout performance from goalkeeper Joan Garc\u00eda, who produced a series of critical saves. The match reached its decisive moment in the 73rd minute, again involving Raphinha. The winger\u2019s effort from outside the box took a significant deflection off Madrid defender Ra\u00fal Asencio, wrong-footing Courtois and nestling into the net. While the goal carried a degree of fortune, it was a reflection of Barcelona\u2019s willingness to take risks in the final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final fifteen minutes saw Xabi Alonso introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/kylian-mbappe-39820#competitionId=15\">Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/a>, who had been nursing a knee injury, in a desperate attempt to force an equalizer. The Frenchman\u2019s presence heightened the tension, though he struggled to find clear sights on goal against a Barcelona defense. The match concluded in a flurry of incidents, including a straight red card for Frenkie de Jong in the 91st minute. Despite being reduced to ten men and facing a late header from Asencio, Barcelona held firm. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/marcus-rashford-39803#competitionId=15\">Marcus Rashford<\/a>, appearing as a late substitute, had a chance to put the game beyond reach but fired wide in the dying seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2235538099-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Johan Cruyff on September 14, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. \" class=\"wp-image-15207\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Manuel Queimadelos\/Quality Sport Images\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The final whistle confirmed a 3-2 victory for Hansi Flick\u2019s side, sparking celebrations as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/ronald-araujo-56639\">Ronald Ara\u00fajo<\/a> lifted the trophy. The result reinforces Barcelona&#8217;s current trajectory, demonstrating their ability to navigate moments of extreme pressure. For Real Madrid, the loss will prompt questions regarding defensive stability, though the spirited fightback remains a positive sign for the remainder of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/laliga-11\"> La Liga<\/a> season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7-578x1024.png\" alt=\"LaLiga Standings \" class=\"wp-image-15205\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Via 365Scores)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a match that reaffirmed the enduring intensity of the world\u2019s most famous rivalry, FC Barcelona successfully defended their Spanish Super Cup title with a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. 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