Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana on Sunday served as another resounding statement in a rivalry that has increasingly tilted in the Blaugrana’s favour. The gulf

Barcelona had a dream final, defeating Real Madrid (2-5) and winning their first title in two years, scoring four first-half goals to settle a wild game despite being reduced to 10 men after Wojciech Szczesny’s dismissal in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

In the end, it was too much for even Real Madrid to overturn. Barcelona claimed the Supercopa de Espana final with a 5-2 victory over their fearsome foes in a bonkers contest on Sunday night. Much like the last Clasico in October,