Overview
- Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 in a closely contested Supercopa de España final that featured late chances for an equalizer.
- Xabi Alonso called the Supercopa the least important of the club’s targets and pressed the squad to turn the page quickly.
- Thibaut Courtois said small details decided the match, noting errors and deflections that swung key moments.
- Vinícius Júnior scored and threatened throughout before requesting a late substitution with cramps around the 85th minute.
- Federico Valverde left due to injury, and Kylian Mbappé, just back from a knee sprain, played roughly 20 minutes as Alonso managed his return cautiously.