Barcelona Beats Real Madrid in Supercopa De España

A Thrilling Matchup

A Quick Recap

In a highly anticipated match, Barcelona emerged victorious over Real Madrid in the 2021 Supercopa de España, winning 3-2 after extra time. The match was a thrilling affair from start to finish, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.

Barcelona took the lead in the 13th minute through Gavi, but Real Madrid equalized just before halftime through Karim Benzema. The second half saw both teams create chances, but neither could find a winning goal. In extra time, Luuk de Jong scored for Barcelona in the 93rd minute, and Ansu Fati added another in the 113th minute. Real Madrid pulled one back through Federico Valverde in the 115th minute, but it was too little too late.

The victory gives Barcelona their 14th Supercopa de España title, moving them one ahead of Real Madrid on the all-time list. It is also Xavi's first trophy as Barcelona manager.