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In a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final held in Jeddah, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 despite finishing the match with ten players after Frenkie de Jong received a red card in injury time.

Xabi Alonso, the former Real Madrid coach, will not coach any other Spanish team for the current 2025-2026 football season following his abrupt dismissal after the team's loss in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has criticized Real Madrid's star players in response to the sacking of their coach Xabi Alonso after a loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup.

Raphinha, a Brazilian winger, led Barcelona to victory in the Spanish Super Cup with his standout performance, scoring two goals against Real Madrid in the final.

Real Madrid has replaced Xabi Alonso with his former Liverpool teammate Alvaro Arbeloa following Alonso's dismissal after a defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup.

Xabi Alonso has been dismissed as Real Madrid's coach less than eight months after taking over, following a disappointing defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Barcelonas coach Hansi Flick reaffirmed his superiority over Real Madrid coaches by leading his team to victory in the Spanish Super Cup final against the royal club, winning 3-2 with an unexpected goal by Raphinha.

Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed as the new coach of Real Madrid, succeeding Xabi Alonso after his dismissal following a loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Real Madrid has dismissed manager Xabi Alonso following a disappointing Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona and ongoing issues with Vinicius.

Chabi Alonso has left his position as manager of Real Madrid after less than seven months, with Alvaro Arbeloa taking over following a mutual agreement after a defeat in the Spanish Super Cup.

Chabi Alonso has departed from Real Madrid by mutual agreement following the team's loss in the Clasico, with Arbeloa set to take over as the new coach.

Xabi Alonso's departure from Real Madrid came just seven months after his appointment due to a series of setbacks, culminating in a loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid has parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso following a loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, announcing the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.

Diego Simeone publicly apologized to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and player Vinicius for his behavior during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal.

Diego Simeone, manager of Atletico Madrid, apologized to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and forward Vinicius Junior after a verbal altercation during the Spanish Super Cup match.

Kylian Mbappe faces criticism for urging his Real Madrid teammates not to give Barcelona a guard of honour following their defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Barcelona defenders retained their title as winners of the Spanish Super Cup after defeating Real Madrid 3-2 in Saudi Arabia, with Raphinha scoring two goals and Robert Lewandowski adding another.

Marcus Rashford won his first trophy with Barcelona after they defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup, although his brief playing time raises concerns about his future role in the team.

The Spanish Super Cup final between arch-rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona was marred by significant refereeing decisions that sparked extensive debate in the media and on social networks, culminating in Barcelona's 3-2 victory and retention of their title.

Marcus Rashford celebrated his first trophy with Barcelona while also showing sportsmanship by acknowledging the Real Madrid players after their defeat.

Barcelona has won the Spanish Super Cup for the 16th time after defeating Real Madrid 3-2 in the final held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, showcasing an exciting match filled with goals, especially in the first half.

After winning the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid, the Barcelona star's controversial celebration has sparked outrage among Spanish fans.

Frenkie de Jong received a red card for a dangerous tackle on Kylian Mbappe during a chaotic El Clasico in which Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid.

FC Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid with a score of 3-2, retaining their title in a thrilling match held in Saudi Arabia.

Barcelona earned two million euros after winning the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid with a score of 3:2 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Barcelona confirms its supremacy in the Spanish Super Cup by defeating Real Madrid 3-2, marking their 16th title while Real Madrid remains at 13.

Barcelona faces Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, attracting global attention to Jeddah with kickoff scheduled for 21:00.

Real Madrid aims for revenge against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final taking place at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Thibaut Courtois continues to shine as a hero for Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, reminiscent of the legendary character Raad from the childhood series 'Captain Majid'.

The Spanish Football Federation announced an increase in the prize money for the 2026 Spanish Super Cup to €21.3 million, up from €19 million last year, with a more balanced distribution mechanism based on team performance.

Artificial intelligence has predicted the winner of the Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, which is set to take place today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid's captain, commented on provocative statements made by Barcelona's Lamine Jamal ahead of their clash in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Real Madrid holds a historical advantage over rival Barcelona in their matchups within the Spanish Super Cup, faced previously 19 times, and the two teams meet again in the 2026 final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The article discusses the history and record holders of the Spanish Super Cup, which is now held in Saudi Arabia as the season's opening title.

Real Madrid seeks revenge against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Real defeated Atletico 2-1 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup held in Saudi Arabia, with a significant verbal altercation between Real's star Vinicius and Atletico's coach Simeone drawing the most attention.

Kylian Mbappé traveled to Jeddah and will be available for the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona after missing the semi-final against Atlético Madrid.

Real Madrid faces a worrying injury crisis ahead of their Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona after a physically demanding victory over Atletico Madrid.

Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona will face each other in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, marking their fourth consecutive meeting in this setting, with Barcelona previously winning two of the last three finals.

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid to advance to the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona for the fourth consecutive year.

Real Madrid faces Atletico Madrid in a highly anticipated Madrid derby for a place in the Spanish Super Cup final, while Barcelona has already secured its spot in the final after a dominating win over Athletic Bilbao.

Marcus Rashford was benched for Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup semi-final, coming on as a substitute in their 5-0 victory against Athletic Club.

The Spanish Football Federation is looking to reschedule the Super Cup to early February, moving it away from the traditional week of the Kings celebration.

Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao faced intense boos from Saudi fans during a match against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup after his team lost 0-5.

The article discusses the shift of the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia, highlighting the last event held in Sevilla and examining the alternative venues in Qatar without intentions of returning to Spain.

Referee Isidro Díaz de Mera sparked controversy by failing to enforce the '8 seconds' rule for goalkeepers during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal between Barcelona and Bilbao, as Athletic Bilbao's Unai Simon held the ball for nearly 20 seconds without penalty.

Spanish doctor Pedro Luis Ripoll emphasizes the need for caution regarding Kylian Mbappe's injury and his potential return for the finals if Real Madrid advances.

The Spanish Super Cup provides significant financial rewards to the participating clubs due to an agreement with Saudi Arabia, with €51 million allocated, out of which €26 million is for developing football leagues.

Barcelona faces off against Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, with Barcelona entering as the defending champion.

Real Madrid will face Atlético Madrid in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup, hosted in Saudi Arabia, where teams like Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao are also competing for the title.