Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid to Claim Super Cup

Barcelona clinched their fifth Spanish Super Cup, their fourth in a row, with a resounding 5-0 victory over Real Madrid in Butarque. The triumph began with a brilliant play by Ewa Pajor, who at 30 minutes outpaced Olga Carmona, passed to Alexia Putellas, and after a poor clearance by the white defense, the ball ended up at the feet of Caroline Graham Hansen, who scored with a touch of luck after the ball deflected off Lakrar.

The right wing was crucial for Pere Romeu's side, with Hansen as the main protagonist. The Norwegian, eager to impress on her return to the starting lineup, teamed up with Ona Batlle to create constant problems for the Madrid defense. Shortly after the first goal, a combination between Graham and Batlle led to a cross that Pajor, in her tussle with the defense, pushed into the net once more.

Real Madrid, opting for a defense with Antonia Silva instead of Shei, could not withstand Barça's intensity. The world's best winger, Graham Hansen, capitalized on Carmona's vulnerability, and before halftime, a corner from the Norwegian was headed in by Pajor to score the third. The second half offered no respite for the whites. A penalty not awarded to Aitana Bonmatí, after a VAR review, was just the first sign of what was to come for Real Madrid.

With high-quality football, Barça dominated every aspect of the match. Patri Guijarro, with her trademark style, scored the fourth with a superb strike from the edge of the area. The applause was for Graham when she left the field at 65 minutes, with the job already done. Real Madrid, on the other hand, barely had a clear chance, which was ruled out for offside.

Barça did not relent in their pursuit of a fifth goal, which came after a rebound that Alexia Putellas seized to seal a historic day with the third 'manita' that the Catalans have inflicted on the whites. A decisive result that reaffirms the Catalan team's supremacy in women's football.