Lewandowski Fires Barca to Historic Super Cup TriumphLewandowski Fires Barca to Historic Super Cup Triumph Barcelona’s summer recruit Robert Lewandowski has etched his name into history as he fired the Catalan giants to a momentous Super Cup victory on Sunday. At the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Barcelona faced off against bitter rivals Real Madrid in a titanic clash. Lewandowski, who joined the Blaugrana from Bayern Munich last summer, proved to be the decisive factor. In the 33rd minute, Lewandowski rose above the Real Madrid defense to meet a pinpoint cross from Gavi. His towering header found the net, giving Barcelona the lead. The Catalans went on to dominate the first half, creating numerous chances but failing to extend their advantage. However, Lewandowski was not to be denied. Just minutes into the second half, he doubled Barcelona’s lead. A clever pass from Pedri found him inside the box, and the Polish striker coolly slotted the ball past Thibaut Courtois. Real Madrid fought valiantly to get back into the game, but Barcelona’s defense stood firm. Gerard Pique and Ronald Araujo formed an impenetrable wall at the back, thwarting the likes of Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior. As the clock ticked down, Barcelona held on for a famous 3-1 victory. Lewandowski’s brace, along with a late goal from Pedri, sealed the deal. The Super Cup triumph is Barcelona’s first major trophy since the 2021 Copa del Rey. It also marks the club’s first victory over Real Madrid in a final in almost a decade. Manager Xavi Hernandez hailed Lewandowski’s impact on the team, saying: “He is a world-class player. He is a born scorer, and his presence has made us a much better team.” Lewandowski, who has now scored 14 goals in all competitions for Barcelona, expressed his delight at the victory: “It feels amazing. I am so happy to win my first trophy with this club. We worked hard for this moment, and we deserved it.” The Super Cup triumph is a major boost for Barcelona as they continue their rebuilding process under Xavi. The Catalan giants will now turn their attention to the La Liga title race, where they currently sit three points behind leaders Real Madrid.
