Barcelona 3–2 Real Madrid Player Ratings: Raphinha’s Double Downs Real Madrid in Clasico Thriller | OneFootball

El Clásico finals rarely deal in moderation, and the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah gleefully tore up any notion of calm.

This was football on fast-forward: tactical curveballs, defensive mishaps, moments of individual brilliance and enough momentum swings to induce vertigo. Barcelona emerged 3–2 winners, lifting the first trophy of the year, but this was not a story of simple dominance. It was about timing, nerve and one winger playing like a man possessed.

Xabi Alonso set Real Madrid up in a low block, ceding territory. Barcelona probed, persisted and eventually pierced. What followed before the break was pure mayhem: three goals in a frantic blur that left both benches stunned and the crowd barely seated. In the second half, Barcelona’s control returned, Madrid’s resistance flickered, and one deflected strike proved decisive.

Here’s how we rated the Barcelona and Real Madrid players.

Player Ratings – Barcelona (/10)

Joan García – 7.5

Unlucky to be beaten by a sensational solo goal from Vinícius Júnior and largely helpless for Madrid’s second. Otherwise assured. His distribution was sharp, his positioning calm, and his handling steady under late pressure. Did exactly what was required.

Alejandro Balde – 6.5

Got forward diligently but without the incision Barcelona needed from the left. Madrid rarely threatened his flank, which helped, but his crossing lacked menace. Solid rather than spectacular.

Pau Cubarsí – 6.5

Composed in possession but far too passive for Vinícius’ equaliser. Went to ground early and paid the price. A reminder that elite forwards punish even momentary hesitation.

Eric García – 7.5

Progressive with the ball and increasingly assertive as the match wore on. Should have been tighter for Madrid’s second but made amends with several crucial blocks in the second half when the pressure ramped up.

Jules Koundé – 5.5

A long, uncomfortable evening. Vinícius repeatedly exposed his lack of recovery pace and confidence. Beaten too easily in one-on-ones and looked permanently on the back foot. One to forget.

Frenkie de Jong – 7.0

Controlled possession but too often slowed it. Horizontal passes when vertical ones were required. His ball retention was valuable, yet Barcelona looked sharper when others took responsibility. Sent off late for a reckless lunge, an unnecessary blemish.

Pedri – 8.0

The metronome. Intelligent movement, crisp passing and tireless off-the-ball work. His assist for Robert Lewandowski was perfectly weighted. Barcelona’s midfield functioned best when everything ran through him.

Fermín López – 6.5

Linked play neatly and offered angles between the lines but rarely threatened the box. Useful rather than decisive, though his discipline helped Barcelona bypass Madrid’s low block.

Lamine Yamal – 7.5

Quiet early on as Álvaro Carreras kept him subdued, but grew into the contest. Once Barcelona scored, he played with greater freedom, committing defenders and creating space even when not directly involved.

Raphinha – 9.0

Relentless, ruthless and decisive. Missed one early chance, then detonated the final with two goals: one a thunderous opener, the other a deflected strike born of sheer intent. Worked tirelessly, pressed intelligently and led from the front. Barcelona’s standout.

Robert Lewandowski – 7.5

Quiet for long spells, but movement was intelligent, and his finish before half-time was vintage. Strikers are paid for moments; he delivered one when it mattered.

Substitutes:

Dani Olmo – 6.5 (helped knit play together late on)

Ferran Torres – 6.0 (brought fresh legs)

Marcus Rashford – N/A (missed a gilt-edged chance)

Gerard Martin – N/A

Ronald Araujo – N/A

Player Ratings – Real Madrid (/10)

Thibaut Courtois – 6.5

No glaring errors, no heroics either. Wrong-footed by the decisive deflection and left exposed by his defence too often.

Raúl Asencio – 5.0

A rough night. Failed to close down Raphinha for the opener, lost Lewandowski for the second and was unfortunate – but still culpable – for the deflected winner. Overwhelmed by the occasion.

Aurélien Tchouaméni – 5.5

Shunted into defence late on and looked uncomfortable. Struggled with positioning and never settled.

Dean Huijsen – 6.5

The calmer of Madrid’s centre-backs. Read danger reasonably well and competed aerially, though the structure around him offered little protection.

Álvaro Carreras – 6.5

Did well against Yamal for long spells and showed maturity defensively. One of Madrid’s steadier performers.

Federico Valverde – 6.5

Energy and effort were there, as ever, but his influence faded. Surprisingly withdrawn as Madrid chased the game.

Eduardo Camavinga – 6.0

Provided bite and aggression but struggled to progress the ball. Effective destroyer, limited creator.

Jude Bellingham – 5.5

Worked tirelessly, tackled ferociously, but lacked his usual authority in possession. A missed chance summed up a frustrating night.

Vinícius Júnior – 8.0

Madrid’s spark. His solo equaliser was electric, and he terrorised Koundé throughout. Even when Madrid faltered, he never hid.

Gonzalo García – 7.0

Alert for his goal and industrious throughout. Took his chance well and showed maturity beyond his years.

Rodrygo – 6.0

Neat touches but insufficient impact. Drifted in and out without ever grabbing the game.

Substitutes:

Arda Güler – 6.0 (put on to provide incisiveness, didn’t do anything substantial aside for a late chance for Carreras)

David Alaba – 5.5

Kylian Mbappé – 5.5 (drew a red card, little else)

Dani Ceballos – (N/A)

Franco Mastantuono – (N/A)

Man of the Match – Raphinha

This final belonged to Raphinha. Two goals, endless running, constant menace. He stretched Madrid vertically, pressed relentlessly and delivered when Barcelona needed incision. In a match overflowing with stars, he was the sharpest blade.

Final Word – A Trophy Won, Questions Raised

Barcelona lift silverware and momentum with it, underlining the depth and resilience of their squad. For Real Madrid, this was a sobering night. The low block failed to protect them, defensive errors proved costly, and pressure will inevitably mount on Alonso. One trophy does not define a season, but it can shape its narrative – and Barcelona have written the opening chapter in bold ink.