Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona: Player ratings as Blaugrana trounce eternal rivals in Jeddah to secure Supercopa
Barcelona trounced their eternal rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in Jeddah to secure the Spanish Super Cup. The Catalan side was head and shoulders above their rivals from the Spanish capital, securing an emphatic win.
Los Blancos opened the scoring in the 5th minute through Kylian Mbappe. Blaugrana responded with intent and raced to a 4-1 lead by halftime thanks to strikes from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski (p), Raphinha and Alejandro Balde.
Barcelona made it a 5-star attacking display after the break in the 48th minute after Raphinha bagged his brace. The Catalans went down to ten men after Wojciech Szczęsny fouled Mbappe outside the box in the 56th minute. Rodrygo converted the resulting free kick for Real Madrid in the 60th minute.
Barcelona player ratings
Wojciech Szczęsny - 5/10
The veteran Polish keeper had a decent game against Real Madrid before he was sent off in the second half for a foul on Kylian Mbappe.
Jules Kounde - 8.5/10
The French defender was nigh unplayable for the Catalan giants in Jeddah today. He provided an assist and made eight recoveries in the match.
Pau Cubarsi - 7/10
The young Spaniard looked capable beyond his years for Blaugrana against Real Madrid today. He made four clearances and won three out of six duels.
Inigo Martinez - 6/10
The veteran defender looked good alongside his young teammate before he was taken off due to injury in the 28th minute.
Alejandro Balde - 8/10
Blade had a brilliant game against Real Madrid in Jeddah. He bagged the fourth goal and made five recoveries in a solid performance.
Marc Casado - 8/10
Casado was the gear that kept the Barcelona midfield ticking and was brilliant in the game. He made three recoveries, made two clearances and gave an assist.
Pedri - 8/10
Pedri enjoyed a fine game against Real Madrid. He completed the most passes in the game (50) and won three free kicks for his side.
Lamine Yamal - 8.5/10
Lamine Yamal continues to dazzle on the biggest stages in world football with an ease that can only be described as uncanny. He scored a fabulous goal to draw Barcelona level and made six recoveries in 60 minutes on the pitch
Gavi - 8/10
Gavi was solid for the Catalan giants and won a penalty to allow Robert Lewandowski to give his side the lead for the first time in the match. He won three out of five duels and completed 96% of his passes.
Raphinha - 9.5/10
The Barcelona captain did not put a foot wrong against Real Madrid. He bagged two goals and an assist in his 80 minutes on the pitch.
Robert Lewandowski - 9/10
The veteran striker had a fabulous game in Jeddah. He set up Lamine Yamal with a sumptuous assist for Barcelona’s opening goal and converted his spot kick to put Real Madrid behind for the first time in the game
Barcelona substitutions
Ronald Araujo - 7.5/10
The Uruguayan defender was a solid addition following the injury to Inigo Martinez. He made three clearances and one block in the game.
Inaki Pena - 7/10
The keeper came on after Szczęsny was sent off and had a fine game despite immediately conceding from the resulting free kick. He made three saves following his arrival.
Dani Olmo - 7/10
The Spanish forward came on at the hour mark and had a solid game to help his side secure the victory in Jeddah.
Ferran Torres - NA
Torres came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game.
