Barcelona defeated real Madrid 3-2 in Jeddah, Saudi arabia on monday, claiming the 2026 Spanish Super Cup title and extending thier reign as champions [[1]]. The victory marks back-to-back Super Cup titles for the catalan club, adding to their record as the competition’s most prosperous team [[2]]. Raphinha’s brace proved decisive in the El Clásico showdown, solidifying Barcelona’s early led in the 2026 season [[3]].
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Barcelona have been crowned champions of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup. Los Cules successfully defended their title, defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clasico showdown.
Playing at King Abdullah Sports City on Monday, January 12, 2026, Barcelona overcame Los Blancos by a narrow margin of 3-2. The first half ended in a tightly contested 2-2 draw.
Barcelona took the lead through goals from Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, but Madrid responded with strikes from Gonzalo Garcia and Vinicius Junior. Raphinha ultimately proved to be the hero, scoring his second goal of the match (a brace) in the second half to secure the trophy for the Camp Nou side.
This victory marks back-to-back Super Cup titles for the Hansi Flick-managed team, having previously defeated Madrid 5-2 in the 2025 final. The Super Cup is an important early-season indicator of form for the top Spanish clubs.
All-Time Spanish Super Cup Winners
With this latest triumph, Barcelona extends its lead over its competitors in the all-time trophy count. Here’s a complete list:
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Barcelona (16 Titles): Remain the undisputed kings of the competition, with the 2026 title further cementing their dominance in the modern era.
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Real Madrid (13 Titles): Los Blancos remain in second place. Their last title came in 2024 with a dominant 4-1 victory over Barcelona.
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Athletic Bilbao (3 Titles): The Basque club won in 1984, 2015, and most recently in 2021.
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Deportivo La Coruna (3 Titles): Champions in 1995, 2000, and 2002.
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Atletico Madrid (2 Titles): Claimed victory in 1985 and 2014.
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Single-Title Winners: Valencia (1999), Sevilla (2007), Zaragoza (2004), Mallorca (1998), and Real Sociedad (1982).