Barcelona's victory was marked by an impressive offensive display, with four goals scored in the first half alone. After Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the fifth minute, Barcelona responded with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde before halftime [1]. Raphinha added a second goal in the second half, cementing Barcelona's dominance. The team's ability to capitalize on Real Madrid's defensive lapses was key to their success, as highlighted by coach Hansi Flick: "Real made many mistakes, and we knew how to take advantage of them to control the match" [2].

Real Madrid's defense was repeatedly exposed by Barcelona's attacking prowess. The likes of Antonio Rüdiger, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Lucas Vázquez struggled to contain Barcelona's forwards, leading to several costly errors, including a penalty conceded by Eduardo Camavinga [3]. Coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the team's shortcomings, stating, "We haven’t defended well at the back, in the middle… The team wasn’t compact and we have to get back to defending well" [4]. This defensive frailty has been a recurring issue for Real Madrid this season, contributing to their inconsistent performances in key matches.

This victory not only underscores Barcelona's resurgence under Hansi Flick but also raises questions about Real Madrid's current trajectory. Barcelona's success has been fueled by the emergence of young talents like Lamine Yamal and the resurgence of veterans such as Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, who now has 19 goals this season [5]. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's high-profile attack, featuring Kylian Mbappé, has yet to fully gel, as evidenced by their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the final [6]. As the season progresses, both teams will need to address these issues to achieve their respective goals.