Updated On: 14 January, 2025 08:43 AM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | AFP
Barcelona boss Flick admits 5-2 rout of Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup final was unexpected; Real manager Ancelotti rues poor defensive framework

Barcelona players celebrate with the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Pics/AFP
Barcelona hammered rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a wild Spanish Super Cup Clasico final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era.
Kylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead but a dominant Barcelona hit five in response before their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half.