FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid to win their first trophy of the 2025-26 season, i.e., the Spanish Super Cup. [The Blaugranes beat their arch-rivals with a 3-2 scoreline in a tightly-contested game to lift the trophy](https://semprebarca.com/raphinha-9-0-frenkie-de-jong-8-5-barcelona-3-2-real-madrid-player-ratings/).
This win means Hansi Flick has won two consecutive Spanish Super Cup titles with the Catalan side. As [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20260111/1002599721/flick-ganar-madrid-fantastico-especial.html) has reported, the coach expressed his satisfaction and happiness with his team’s performance as he spoke to the press after the game:
**“I’m proud. We played well, controlled the game, and played in our style. They have a lot of quality, and it wasn’t easy, but the first half was fantastic.”**
The German coach particularly highlighted his team’s fighting spirit:
**“When you see that the team fights in every match for the club and for the fans, giving 100%, it’s something great. There’s a great mood, a great mentality. I’m not thinking about past matches. Today is very important. Winning against Madrid is fantastic and special.”**
The Barcelona coach praised Raphinha, who scored a brace in this game, in particular:
**“He has an incredible mentality. He is very dynamic, and that affects the team. He missed the first chance, scored the second, and that gave him confidence. He brings a lot of intensity and spreads it on the field.”**
Eric Garcia was another player picked out by Flick for praise:
**“He has improved a lot, and I really appreciate it. He has a good mentality, can play in multiple positions, and is a leader for the future of this club. The other players also played very well.”**
The German coach also highlighted how this Super Cup win was different from last year’s:
**“It’s different. Last season, we were behind in points. Now I have a very good feeling. Today is very important, and the players who came on contributed a lot. This is the team, its spirit.”**
The Barcelona manager also praised the atmosphere in Saudi Arabia:
**“The atmosphere was incredible. Against Athletic Club, it was already very good, and today against Real Madrid, it went even further. Every year, the atmosphere here is fantastic.”**
Lastly, Flick also highlighted how this win was important for Ronald Araujo, who returned to the pitch last night:
**“In his situation, being on the field and winning this title is important for him. I’m happy for him. We will always support him. He is a great guy, an important player for the locker room.”**
With this win, Hansi Flick has written another glorious chapter in Barcelona’s history. Hopefully, he will go on to prove his credentials with the Blaugrana team going forward as well.