Overview
- Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 to claim the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Vinícius dribbled in from the left, nutmegged Jules Koundé and scored in first‑half stoppage time to briefly level the match.
- The goal snapped a 16‑game barren run for the Brazilian, whose previous strike came on October 10.
- His tally in finals rose to 16 combined goals and assists, tying the club-best mark shared by Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Ferenc Puskás.
- The moment provided a boost in a season marked by questions over his form, jeers from sections of the fanbase and reports about his long‑term future.