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Barcelona earned €9 million from their Spanish Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia, boosting their finances amid ongoing challenges.
Barcelona secured the Spanish Super Cup in style, defeating Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling El Clásico played in Saudi Arabia, and the victory brought more than just glory to the Catalan club. According to AS, Barcelona earned approximately €9 million from the tournament, a significant boost for a club grappling with financial difficulties for years.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, as the runner-up, walked away with €7 million in earnings.
Barcelona’s triumph marked their first trophy of the season, showcasing their dominance in the competition. Real Madrid struck first in the match, but Barcelona responded with a blistering performance, scoring four goals by halftime. Despite being reduced to ten players in the 57th minute, Barcelona maintained control and sealed the win.
The victory also underscored Hansi Flick’s mastery in El Clásicos this season. Earlier in the campaign, his side humiliated Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid with a 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabéu, further establishing Barcelona's superiority in this iconic rivalry.