FC Barcelona Defeats Real Madrid 5-2 to Win 41st Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Sports | Dated: 16 Jan 2025

In January 2025, FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-2 to win the 41st edition of the Spanish Super Cup (also known as Supercopa de España). The final was held at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The tournament took place from January 8 to January 12, 2025.
  • - With this victory, Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup for the 15th time, two more than Real Madrid, who have won it 13 times.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The Supercopa de España 2025 has a prize pool of USD 20.7 million, with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid each receiving USD 6.2 million, Athletic Bilbao getting around USD 2.1 million, and RCD Mallorca receiving USD 880,150.
  • (ii) In addition to the prize money, the tournament champions will receive USD 2.1 million, and the runners-up will get USD 1 million.
  • (iii) FC Barcelona won their first Super Cup in 1983-84, followed by wins in 1991-92, 1992-93, 1994-95, 1996-97, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2022-23, and now 2024-25.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which team recently defeated Real Madrid 5-2 to win the 41st Spanish Super Cup?

Correct Answer: FC Barcelona

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