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Barcelona Claims Supercopa With 3–2 Win as Real Madrid Names Arbeloa After Sacking Alonso

Real Madrid responded within 24 hours by replacing Xabi Alonso with Álvaro Arbeloa.

Overview

  • Real Madrid announced Alonso’s departure by mutual consent and appointed club legend Álvaro Arbeloa, who steps into his first senior head‑coach role.
  • Barcelona won the Supercopa de España in Jeddah 3–2, with Raphinha scoring twice (36', 73') and Robert Lewandowski adding one (45+4).
  • Vinícius Júnior (45+2) and Gonzalo García (45+6) scored for Real Madrid, with three goals arriving in first‑half stoppage time to make it 2–2 at the break.
  • Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong was sent off in second‑half stoppage time as the Catalans secured a record 16th Supercopa title.
  • Kylian Mbappé began on the bench due to a recent knee ligament sprain after missing the semifinal, having rejoined training with the squad before the final.