Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE: El Clasico score and latest updates as Yamal answers Mbappe strike
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Real Madrid face Barcelona this evening in the final of the Spanish Supercup, as the mid-season mini-tournament comes to an end with the showpiece event in Jeddah.
Fans are treated to a mid-season El Clasico as the two great rivals contest yet another domestic cup final, with Madrid having beaten Mallorca 3-0 in the semi-finals while Barca defeated Athletic Bilbao.
Both sides are still in the hunt for the La Liga title, with Madrid five points ahead of the Blaugrana and two points ahead of cross-city rivals Atletico.
But tonight provides another chance to hold on to bragging rights until the two teams meet again in early May, with the match a repeat of last year’s final, which Los Blancos won 4-1.
Follow all the latest from the final in our live blog below:
Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona, 26 minutes
A slightly worrying moment for Thibaut Courtois as an underhit pass creeps, creeps, creeps towards him, the Belgian goalkeeper forced to hurry his clearance but ensuring it avoids the would-be blocker. Into the stands – safety first.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:27
Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona, 24 minutes
That goal really was just reward for Barcelona. They’ve been very good in this opening quarter.
Real Madrid nearly have a second, though – a sharp save from Wojciech Szczesny prevents a header from Aurelien Tchouameni from putting Carlo Ancelotti’s side back ahead.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:25
GOAL! Real Madrid 1-1 BARCELONA (Lamine Yamal, 22 minutes)
Barcelona level! And it’s Lamine Yamal!
A corker of a goal from Barcelona to square affairs in the Spanish Super Cup final! It’s a gorgeous move sparked from deep, and Yamal takes on the run just outside the Real Madrid box, skipping past one and cutting a shot beautifully back against the grain and into the corner.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:23
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona, 20 minutes
Another corner for Barcelona, Antonio Rudiger rising highest to meet it. It’s been a good first 20 minutes from Hansi Flick’s men but they are behind.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:21
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona, 18 minutes
While we await Mbappe’s return, a chance for Barcelona, Pedri firing against a pair of Real Madrid legs and behind.
The corner is only half cleared, but Marc Casado’s 20-yarder is wild and wayward.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:19
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona, 16 minutes
Off comes Mbappe’s boot – he twisted his ankle in a challenge from Jules Kounde a little while ago and it appears that it needs some strapping.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:17
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona, 15 minutes
Barcelona settle into their passing shape, popping the ball about inside the Real Madrid half. This looks bad for Madrid, though – Kylian Mbappe goes down in the centre circle away from any other players. On comes a medic.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:16
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona, 13 minutes
Barcelona look up for this, though, pressing high and hard up the pitch.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:14
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona, 10 minutes
That’s what this Real Madrid side can do. They had very little of the ball in those first few minutes, but there’s such attacking potency, and you sense this forward line is just beginning to find their groove.
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:12
GOAL! REAL MADRID 1-0 Barcelona (Kylian Mbappe, 5 minutes)
But it’s Real Madrid who lead!
Fine work from Vinicius Jr, winning the ball and sparking the attack. Kylian Mbappe drives into the box and beats Wojciech Szczesny with a sharp finish across the goalkeeper. Lovely!
Harry Latham-Coyle12 January 2025 19:09
