On January 13th at 1:39 AM Beijing time, the Spanish Super Cup final was originally expected to be a closely matched duel. However, Barcelona gradually turned the national derby into a one-sided affair after being struck by Mbappe's lightning-fast goal. In just 33 minutes, they scored four consecutive goals to achieve a 4-1 lead. Despite goalkeeper Szczesny receiving a red card in the second half, Barcelona ultimately won 5-2 against Real Madrid, securing their first title of the season and winning the Spanish Super Cup for the 15th time in their history.
Following Barcelona's reversal of Real Madrid and capturing their first title of the season, there were four incredible moments and two undeniable facts.
Four incredible moments:
- Prior to this match, Real Madrid had achieved a five-game winning streak across all competitions, scoring a total of 17 goals with a fierce attacking power. However, facing Barcelona, they were unexpectedly overwhelmed, especially after Mbappe's solo goal, which led to an incredible collapse of Real Madrid's defense.
According to statistics, this is the first time in Real Madrid's history that they have conceded four goals in the first half of an official match final. They went on to concede another goal in the second half, making it the seventh time this century that Real Madrid has conceded five or more goals in a single match, with four of those instances occurring against Barcelona.
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Last year's 4-0 victory in La Liga and this year's 5-2 victory in the Spanish Super Cup saw Barcelona's front three score in both matches. Rafinha, in particular, was in hot form, not only scoring twice but also assisting in a goal and delivering four key passes. His post-match rating of 9.1 was the highest of the game, a well-deserved achievement.
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As a coach, Flick has led Barcelona to two consecutive victories over Real Madrid in the national derby, demonstrating truly remarkable leadership. Statistically, Flick has won all six finals he has participated in during his coaching career, including five with Bayern Munich and one with Barcelona. The most important event was the 2020 Champions League final, where he led his team to a 1-0 victory over Paris.
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Recently, Mbappe's form has improved, from last month's Intercontinental Cup final to the current Spanish Super Cup final, he has been able to score for Real Madrid and even caused Szczesny to receive a red card in the second half. His overall performance was outstanding, earning him a post-match rating of 8.4, the highest on the team. However, Real Madrid's defensive struggles undermined the good situation established by Mbappe.
Two undeniable facts:
- Real Madrid's defense really needs adjustment. From La Liga to the Spanish Super Cup, they have conceded at least four goals in two consecutive national derbies against Barcelona, totaling nine goals conceded. This is an unprecedented disgraceful record for Real Madrid in recent years.
Judging from the post-match ratings, Chouameni scored 5.9 and Camavinga scored 5.8, making them the only two players with scores below 6. In terms of performance, Chouameni, who started as the central defender, can be considered the worst on the field, with a defense inside the penalty area that was virtually non-existent, repeatedly being exploited by Barcelona.
- After reversing Real Madrid, Barcelona secured their 15th Spanish Super Cup title in club history, maintaining their historical first place in terms of championship wins while also widening their lead over Real Madrid by two titles, still reigning as the "Spanish Super Cup King."