Real Madrid and Barcelona match live broadcast: El Clásico result as riots continue in Barcelona to secure the Spanish Super Cup
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A rampant and relentless Barcelona produced a scintillating attacking performance to sweep Real Madrid 5-2 and claim the Spanish Super Cup.
The two teams settled the Clásico match with titles on the goal line, and the match was captivating, with two dynamic attacking lines that demonstrated their capabilities. After shaking the Catalans early with a delightful goal from Kylian Mbappe against the run of play, the Catalans tore apart Real Madrid in the first half with Rafinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski leading the way while Pedri and Gavi took charge of the match.
Four first-half goals were followed by a fifth from the Barcelona captain after half-time, keeping them at bay despite Wojciech Szczesny being sent off. The goalkeeper saw red for a challenge on Mbappe after the Frenchman moved clear of the defence, and although Rodrygo converted the resulting free-kick past substitute Inaki Pena, the defending champions had plenty to do on the same day as they lost. First place in the Spanish League for rivals Atletico.
Relive all the action from the final in our live blog below:
End of time: Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona
And this is it – Barcelona wins the Spanish Super Cup! Impressed early by Kylian Mbappé’s goal, it was smooth sailing after that for Hansi Flick’s men as they moved through the gears to speed out of sight with some brilliant football. These are nine goals they scored against Real Madrid in two meetings this season.
Harry Latham Cowell12 January 2025 at 21:10
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona, 90+6 minutes
In the embers of this burning contest. Robert Lewandowski is looking for one final spark, despite poor control in the Real Madrid penalty area to finish off the chance.
On the other hand, Iñaki Pena made a great save from Kylian Mbappe’s shot.
Harry Latham Cowell12 January 2025 at 21:04
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona, 90+4 minutes
Ronald Araujo receives a late rumble, sliding casually after a centre-back’s touch from Antonio Rudiger denies the German a shot. Rudiger hits Araujo with a strong kick. There’s nothing serious, fortunately, and Araujo will be able to continue after he regains his wind.
Harry Latham Cowell12 January 2025 at 21:02
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona, 90+2 minutes
Some nice interplay from Real Madrid with Kylian Mbappe turning and heeling very deliciously for Jude Bellingham. Bellingham can’t get his feet together to beat Iñaki Pena.
Harry Latham Cowell12 January 2025 at 20:59
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona, 90 minutes
A few moments of bad mood As we approached the end, some violent movements from the Real Madrid players sparked an angry reaction from the Barcelona bench and Rafinha in particular.
Eight more minutes to play.
Harry Latham Cowell12 January 2025 at 20:58
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona, 88 minutes
Late booking for Ronald Araujo after blocking Kylian Mbappe as the Frenchman looks to get inside the box. Araujo was beaten by all means and fell into Mbappe’s trap like a tango partner – the fair cop.
Rodrigo takes the free-kick from a tight angle to the far corner, adding more height. Goal kick.
Harry Latham CowellJanuary 12, 2025 at 20:55
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona, 84 minutes
Luka Modric catches an old diagonal pass from inside his own half. Raul Asensio reaches the ball but cannot beat Dani Olmo, who blocks him.
Jude Bellingham shoots a shot from the corner over the crossbar.
Harry Latham Cowell12 January 2025 at 20:52
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona, 82 minutes
Brand raised Carlo Ancelotti’s eyebrows when one of his players played a low, straight ball that looked almost perfectly placed for Pena in the Barcelona goal.
Rafinha’s day is over, and he heads to Ferran Torres for some medical procedures. Extend those fingers – it won’t be long before they’re wrapped around the cup.
Harry Latham Cowell12 January 2025 at 20:51
