Barcelona Wins €2m Super Cup Prize, Real Madrid Backs Alonso Despite Clasico Defeat

Barcelona secured a €2 million windfall by winning the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid with a 3-2 victory in Jeddah. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski were instrumental in Barcelona's triumph under coach Hansi Flick.

Despite the loss, Real Madrid will receive €1.4 million as the beaten finalists. The defeat has raised questions about Xabi Alonso's future at Real Madrid, with the team facing challenges under his management following a difficult run of results.

The match reignited the debate on Real Madrid's recent struggles against Barcelona.