FC Barcelona have gained the Spanish Tremendous Cup for the sixteenth time after a dramatic 3–2 victory over Actual Madrid within the ultimate performed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Blaugrana first defeated Athletic Membership within the semi-final earlier than overcoming their rivals within the El Clásico showdown. The newest success additionally means Barcelona have now gained the Tremendous Cup in back-to-back seasons.
With this victory, Barcelona lengthen their report as essentially the most profitable membership within the historical past of the competitors, shifting forward of Actual Madrid, who’ve 13 titles.
Barcelona first lifted the Spanish Tremendous Cup within the 1983/84 season and have since added many extra trophies through the years, displaying long-term dominance within the competitors.
The win additionally ended two long-running developments. Barcelona turned the primary league champions in eight seasons to win the Tremendous Cup and the primary membership to efficiently defend the title since Pep Guardiola’s facet gained three in a row between 2010 and 2012.
The newest triumph provides one other main trophy to Barcelona’s wealthy historical past and confirms their sturdy begin to the present season.
