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January 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM

Szczesny's Red Card and Rodrygo's Goal in Super Cup Drama

Real Madrid's hopes surged after Wojciech Szczesny's red card and Rodrygo's stunning free-kick goal, narrowing the gap in a dramatic Spanish Super Cup final.

Szczesny's Red Card and Rodrygo's Goal in Super Cup Drama

The Spanish Super Cup final at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah brought intense drama as Real Madrid faced a daunting challenge against Barcelona. Trailing 5-1 early in the second half, Madrid's fortunes seemed bleak until a pivotal moment reignited their hopes.

In the 60th minute, a through ball from Kylian Mbappé put Barcelona’s defense under pressure. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny rushed out of his area to stop the advancing Mbappé, resulting in a controversial collision. Initially, the referee deemed the challenge a dive and showed Mbappé a yellow card, but after consulting VAR, Szczesny was handed a red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Spanish Super Cup - SUP Football

With Barcelona down to ten men, Rodrygo stepped up to take the resulting free-kick. The Brazilian forward delivered a masterpiece, curling the ball into the top corner, leaving substitute goalkeeper Iñaki Peña helpless. The goal brought the score to 5-2 and injected new energy into Madrid's efforts.

Wojciech Szczesny, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé - SUP Football

Despite their numerical advantage and Rodrygo’s brilliance, Real Madrid struggled to break through Barcelona’s defensive organization for the remainder of the match. Manager Hansi Flick made several substitutions to bolster the attack, but Barcelona held firm, ultimately securing a 5-2 victory and the Spanish Super Cup title.

Although the match ended in defeat, the incident highlighted Real Madrid's resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments. Rodrygo’s stunning goal and the shift in dynamics following Szczesny's dismissal offered a glimpse of the team’s potential to bounce back in future high-stakes clashes.