Barcelona crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after defeating their rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in the final held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The final was highly competitive, unlike last season’s edition, where Barcelona secured a dominant 5-2 victory.
With this triumph, Barcelona has increased its tally in the Spanish Super Cup to 16 titles, making them the club with the most trophies in the competition, three ahead of closest rivals Real Madrid.
Ratings of the 5 worst Real Madrid players against Barcelona
Based on the player ratings and match analysis from the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final, here are the five Real Madrid players who faced significant criticism or received the lowest scores:
- Raúl Asencio (6.8 / 5.9): Despite scoring in recent league play, he struggled in the final, receiving a low 5.9 rating in some evaluations. Analysts noted he was “too easily overpowered” in physical duels during the tournament.
- Aurelien Tchouaméni (6.2): Playing as an “impromptu” center-back due to injuries, he was criticized for a lack of positional awareness. Fans on social media previously labeled him a “liability” when used in the defensive line against high-pressing teams like Barcelona.
- Álvaro Carreras (6.5 / 5.9): Rated 5.9 in the final, he was viewed as a “practical choice” for an emergency role but ultimately had a negative impact on the overall defensive structure.
- Arda Güler (6.4): Though highly promising, he failed to influence the final significantly from the start. His substitution earlier in the tournament was also a subject of tactical debate among fans.
- Jude Bellingham (6.4): While typically a standout, he received a relatively low 6.4 in the final as Barcelona’s midfield, led by Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, dominated the tempo of the game.
Match Summary & Context
The final, held in Jeddah, saw Barcelona win 3-2 to become back-to-back champions. While Real Madrid had early success with goals from Vinícius Júnior and Gonzalo García, they were ultimately undone by a brace from Raphinha and a goal from Robert Lewandowski. Real Madrid’s defense was particularly vulnerable, as they were forced to play without several key starters like Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militão.
