"For the first time since the Spanish Super Cup changed its format, a team defended its crown last night and it was Barcelona who beat Real Madrid for the second successive time in the final of the competition. The game was far tighter than the team would have hoped for, especially with Real Madrid approaching the game with queer and unexpected tactics. Hansi Flick's men, however, found all the right answers when it mattered most."
"Real Madrid were simply poor last night, having no buildup through the middle and a defence so fragile that Xabi Alonso had to deploy a low block in the first half. The very fact that Los Blancos had to go for a deep-seated defence shows how they started the game with the clear mindset of giving Barcelona the possession and defending deep, only aiming to hit on the counter."
Barcelona defended the Spanish Super Cup by beating Real Madrid 3-2, marking the first successful title defense since the format changed. Raphinha scored the opener in the first half and netted again in the 73rd minute to secure the winning goal. A late mayhem of goals left the interval at 2-2. Real Madrid set up with a low block, lacked midfield buildup, and relied on isolated counterattacks. Barcelona dominated possession, created the better chances, and led for most of the match, though the two conceded goals drew criticism as avoidable lapses.
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