Barcelona have won the Spanish super cup after they thrashed Real Madrid 3-1 in Saudi Arabia.
The Catalans were taking no prisoners in the first half as they came out firing on all cylinders. Gavi opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 33rd minute before Robert Lewandowski doubled the tally with a simple finish.
The game went beyond Real Madrid when Pedri scored in the 69th minute to make sure the Catalans lifted the trophy in style!
This is Xavi’s first title as coach of Barcelona!
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Goal! Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona
Benzema with a late consolation!
Goal! Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona
Oh so simple for Barcelona as Ceballos gives it away and Lewandowski slips in Gavi, whose pass across the box is placed home by the unmarked Pedri.
Second half
Can Real Madrid turn things around?
Half-time
First Clasico goals for Gavi and Lewandowski have Barcelona on course for the Supercopa crown!
Goal! Real Madrid 0-2 Barcelona
Madrid all at sea as Gavi races in down the left, Lewandowski is open in the middle and once the cross reaches him you know how where it ends up!
Goal! Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona
Gavi with the goal! Madrid lose possession in their own half and Lewandowski slips in the youngster for a fine finish past Courtois!
Kick Off
A packed house in Saudi Arabia as Real Madrid and Barcelona compete for the Supercopa de Espana trophy! Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea blows his whistle and we’re underway
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