Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona: Player Ratings as Raphinha Shines in Clasico Triumph

• Raphinha scored twice and assisted another in a stellar performance.
• Kylian Mbappé and Rodrygo impressed despite Real Madrid’s struggles.
• Wojciech Szczesny was sent off, but Barcelona held firm to lift the Supercopa de España.

Barcelona claimed their first trophy of the season in emphatic fashion, dismantling their eternal rivals Real Madrid with a 5-2 victory in the Supercopa de España final.

Match Summary

The contest began with a blistering display from Kylian Mbappé, whose stunning solo effort gave Real Madrid the lead in just the fifth minute. Barcelona, however, quickly responded, equalizing through Lamine Yamal’s precise finish.

Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty in the 36th minute to put Barcelona ahead, and minutes later, Raphinha’s thunderous header extended their lead to 3-1. Alejandro Balde’s strike in first-half stoppage time made it 4-1, completing a dominant first-half display from the Catalans.

Raphinha continued his remarkable performance early in the second half, scoring his second goal and Barcelona’s fifth with a composed finish after weaving through Real Madrid’s makeshift defense.

Real Madrid pulled one back when Rodrygo curled a free-kick into the top corner after Wojciech Szczesny was sent off for a foul on Mbappé. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Barcelona held firm, securing a memorable victory and giving manager Hansi Flick his first trophy in charge.

Player Ratings

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

• GK: Thibaut Courtois – 5.5/10
  Made a few saves but was largely helpless against Barcelona’s relentless attack.

• RB: Lucas Vázquez – 5.2/10
  Struggled defensively and offered little going forward before being substituted.

• CB: Aurélien Tchouaméni – 5.0/10
  Played out of position and was exposed repeatedly, particularly for Raphinha’s goals.

• CB: Antonio Rüdiger – 5.0/10
  Failed to organize a shaky backline and was caught out of position on several occasions.

• LB: Ferland Mendy – 5.0/10
  Ineffective defensively and offered minimal support in attack.

• CM: Fede Valverde – 5.8/10
  Worked hard but lacked his usual impact on the game.

• CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 4.8/10
  Gave away a penalty and struggled to impose himself in midfield.

• AM: Jude Bellingham – 7.1/10
  Showed glimpses of quality but couldn’t influence the game as much as expected.

• RW: Rodrygo – 8.2/10
  Scored a brilliant free-kick and was one of Real Madrid’s most consistent threats.

• ST: Kylian Mbappé – 8.3/10
  Opened the scoring with a superb solo effort and caused problems throughout.

• LW: Vinícius Júnior – 7.4/10
  Played a key role in the opening goal but faded as the game progressed.

Substitutes:

• Dani Ceballos (46′ for Camavinga) – 6.2/10
• Raúl Asencio (52′ for Vázquez) – 7.1/10
• Luka Modrić (64′ for Tchouaméni) – 6.7/10
• Fran García (75′ for Mendy) – 6.6/10
• Brahim Díaz (76′ for Vinícius) – 5.9/10

Barcelona (4-2-3-1)

• GK: Wojciech Szczesny – 5.5/10
  Made some key saves but was sent off for a reckless challenge on Mbappé.

• RB: Jules Koundé – 7.6/10
  Solid defensively and contributed to Barcelona’s fluid build-up play.

• CB: Pau Cubarsí – 6.1/10
  A steady performance but overshadowed by his attacking teammates.

• CB: Iñigo Martínez – 6.1/10
  Subbed off early due to injury but was solid during his time on the pitch.

• LB: Alejandro Balde – 7.9/10
  Scored a brilliant goal and was a constant threat down the left flank.

• CM: Marc Casadó – 6.6/10
  Provided energy and kept things ticking in midfield.

• CM: Pedri – 7.4/10
  Controlled the tempo and linked up effectively with the attack.

• AM: Gavi – 7.1/10
  Earned the penalty that put Barcelona ahead and worked tirelessly throughout.

• RW: Lamine Yamal – 8.3/10
  Scored a wonderful goal and was a constant source of creativity.

• ST: Robert Lewandowski – 8.5/10
  Clinical from the penalty spot and led the line with authority.

• LW: Raphinha – 9.4/10
  Player of the match. Two goals, one assist, and an all-around spectacular display.

Substitutes:

• Ronald Araújo (28′ for Martínez) – 6.3/10
• Iñaki Peña (59′ for Szczesny) – 7.0/10
• Dani Olmo (59′ for Yamal) – 6.9/10
• Ferran Torres (79′ for Raphinha) – 6.1/10

Player of the Match

Raphinha (Barcelona)
Raphinha was a class apart in the final, delivering two goals and an assist in a dazzling display. His contributions were crucial in dismantling Real Madrid’s defense and securing the trophy for Barcelona.