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‎Barcelona has edged past Real Madrid to win back-to-back Spanish Super Cup finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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‎It marked a 16th triumph in the tournament for Hansi Flick’s side, with Barcelona also beating Los Blancos in last year’s final.
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‎Brazilian forward Raphinha’s floated shot in the 73rd minute proved to be the winner after a frantic ending to the first half.
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‎Three quick-fire goals in first-half stoppage time put the two on level terms at the break after Raphinha had opened the scoring, drilling into the bottom corner in the 36th minute.
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‎Vinicius Jr equalised two minutes into three of added time, nutmegging Jules Kounde on a brilliant run before sliding into the far corner to score his first Real goal in 17 games.
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‎Robert Lewandowski then clipped in off the post to restore Barca’s lead in the 49th minute with Gonzalo Garcia hooking in three minutes later
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‎Late chances at both ends made for a nervy finale with Marcus Rashford shooting wide when clear, while Alvaro Carreras and then Raul Asencio both shot straight at goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
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‎However, Barca held on to secure a second consecutive title for the first time since 2011.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.