Barcelona and Real Madrid are battling it out in the Spanish Super Cup final this Sunday (12), with the match level at 2-2. One of the standout figures of the first half was Raphinha, who went from frustration to redemption by opening the scoring after missing a clear chance moments earlier.
Late in the first half, Lamine Yamal spotted Raphinha’s run and delivered a perfectly weighted through ball. The Brazilian found himself one-on-one with Thibaut Courtois, but surprisingly sent his effort wide, squandering a golden opportunity to put Barcelona ahead.
However, Raphinha quickly made amends. In the 35th minute, Real Madrid’s defense made a costly mistake, allowing Pedri to regain possession. The midfielder fed Raphinha on the left flank, and this time the winger showed composure—cutting inside the box and firing a precise left-footed shot past Courtois to break the deadlock.
Raphinha shines again in El Clásico Super Cup clashes
Raphinha’s decisive role in this final echoes his performance in last season’s Spanish Super Cup final, which also featured El Clásico. On that occasion, Barcelona entered the match as slight favorites and delivered a dominant display, winning 5-2.
The Brazilian forward was one of the stars of that encounter, scoring two goals and providing one assist, playing a key role in Barça’s convincing title triumph over their historic rivals.
📸 – RAPHINHA MISSES A HUGE CHANCE! pic.twitter.com/0ENaQdGptE
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Strong numbers against Real Madrid
According to Transfermarkt, Raphinha has now played 12 matches against Real Madrid in his career. Across those games, he has registered five goals and three assists, while recording seven wins and four defeats in El Clásico fixtures.
Once again, Raphinha proved his ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stage, reinforcing his reputation as a decisive player in clashes between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
