Spain beat Croatia on penalties to win Nations League final

Spain became the second nation after France to have won the World Cup, European Championship, and the Nations League finals.

Jun 19, 2023, 4:37 AM2 min read

Spain beat Croatia on penalties to win Nations League final

Spain held their nerves to win the UEFA Nations League final by defeating Croatia 5-4 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes in Rotterdam. Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal converted the winning spot-kick after Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon saved efforts from Croatia's Lovro Majer and Bruno Petkovic. Spain's triumph saw them seal a fifth major trophy and become the second nation after France to have won the World Cup, European Championship, and the Nations League.

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Manchester City pair Rodri and Aymeric Laporte, who scored and missed for Spain respectively in the shoot-out, have won a fourth major trophy of the season. Croatia defeated the Netherlands 4-2 after extra time in their semi-final on Wednesday to book their spot in the Nations League final. They had been hoping to win their first major tournament but once again returned with empty hands.

Nations League Final: What happened in the match?

Spain did not have one shot on target in a poor first half of regulation time, while Laporte's last-ditch tackle thwarted Andrej Kramaric, and Ivan Perisic's header forced Simon into a diving save. Spain went close in the 58th minute when Marco Asensio headed their best chance up to then just over from the over-lapping Jordi Alba's cross. Croatia responded through Mario Pasalic's header, after another ball in from Perisic, before Spain stepped it up, with Fabian Ruiz's chipped effort and Asensio's shot on the turn both going close. Spain went closer to breaking the deadlock in the 86th minute when Perisic blocked Ansu Fati's shot on the goal-line following fellow substitute Mikel Merino's cut-back.

Nations League Final: Unai Simón kept out Lovro Majer's penalty | Sportz Point
Unai Simón kept out Lovro Majer's penalty (Image - UEFA via Getty Images)

Croatia substitute Majer was also denied by last-ditch defending as his shot after a counter-attack was blocked by Nacho in the first period of extra time. Spain threw caution to the wind in the second period and finished the game on top. Dani Olmo and Asensio's shots deflected for a corner. Croatia blocked Rodri's shot as the third Nations League final went to penalties. Unai Simon saved Majer's penalty with his legs. Laporte had the chance to finish the tie but he hit the crossbar as the game went into sudden death. Petkovic got denied by Unai Simon and Carvajal converted a nerveless winner.

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Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Highlights: Barcelona with one of the greatest comebacks beat Benfica by 5-4 in Lisbon

Catch the highlights of the Benfica vs Barcelona match in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 as Barcelona made one of the greatest comebacks to win the clash by 5-4 in Lisbon.

Jan 21, 2025, 10:48 PM1 min read

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Highlights: Barcelona with one of the greatest comebacks beat Benfica by 5-4 in Lisbon | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome everyone! We are back with UEFA Champions League coverage after a gap of few weeks. Tonight, we'll be covering the thrilling encounters of Benfica versus Barcelona said to be played in Lisbon.

FC Barcelona have been in great firm recently in the Champions League and after winning their first trophy in 2025 they will be confident to take out any team. 

Benfica have struggled a little bit at the tournament so far and will look to start this year on a great note by giving a task challenge to Barcelona.

FC Barcelona are currently placed at number two in the points table while Benfica are at 15th position at the moment. With both teams looking to get a win under their belt we can hope for a trillion match tonight.

So sit back and relax and enjoy the coverage. Don't forget to refrigerate the page after a few minutes to get the latest updates.

LIVE Updates

Jan 21, 2025, 2:17 PM

Final Score

 

Jan 21, 2025, 10:42 PM

Final Thought

It was chaotic but special in Lisbon. What a night! 

Mistakes from both sides but both showed character. Barcelona, with one of the lethal attacks in football, had the faith and belief to stay in the game.

They had the luck as well going for them.

Barcelona qualify for the last 16. Benfica face their third defeat of the UCL season. 

Scroll below to read the highlights of the match. 

I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Good night and see you in another match. 

Jan 21, 2025, 10:39 PM

Points table

Jan 21, 2025, 10:35 PM

"We knew it would be hard"

"We knew it would be hard, we knew how good they were, especially playing in front of their fans, their players individually and as a team, but what matters is that we knew to keep our focus during the entire game," Raphinha after the match.

Jan 21, 2025, 10:34 PM

Player of the Match

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Raphinha was named the Player of the Match | sportzpoint.com

Jan 21, 2025, 10:31 PM

Summary!

Jan 21, 2025, 10:29 PM

Best Moment?

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Pedri assisted Erica Garcia for Barcelona's fourth goal | sportzpoint.com

That assist from Pedri to find Erica Garica inside the box for Barcelona's 4th goal, was one of the best moments of the game.

Jan 21, 2025, 10:11 PM

THEY NEVER GAVE UP

Jan 21, 2025, 9:59 PM

Full time | Benfica 4-5 Barcelona

Jan 21, 2025, 9:59 PM

90+8' | Red card

Red card for Cabral and yellow card for Fermin Lopez.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:58 PM

90+6' | Raphinha wins it for Barcelona

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Barcelona with one of the greatest comebacks; Benfica 4-5 Barcelona | sportzpoint.com

Dramatic, chaotic and what a finish!

VAR is taking a look to check whether there was a foul inside the Barcelona box. 

But, Raphinha did not wait to go for the counter attack and found Trubin nearly one-on-one and the Brazilian netted the ball crsiply. 

What a game!

Jan 21, 2025, 9:55 PM

90+4' | Yellow card

Yellow card for FDJ for a foul on Carreras.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:53 PM

90+2' | Change for Barcelona

Martin replaces Yamal.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:53 PM

90+1' | Raphinha hits the upper net

Raphinha hits the upper net with a dipping free-kick.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:52 PM

90' | 4 minutes added

4 minutes added as injury time.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:51 PM

89' | Save from Szczęsny

What a chance for Di Maria to score here!

Counter attack from Benfica. But, Szczęsny stuck his leg out to make the save.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:49 PM

88' | Silva with a block

Silva makes a great block to stop Yamal's shot from close range.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:49 PM

87' | Goal from Eric Garcia | Benfica 4-4 Barcelona

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Barcelona with one of the greatest comebacks; Benfica 4-5 Barcelona | sportzpoint.com

Short corner led to Pedri make an entry inside the box. He then lobbed the ball for Eric Garica to jump high and beat Trubin with a perfect header. 

Benfica 4-4 Barcelona.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:46 PM

85' | Di Maria with a teasing cross

Di Maria with a teasing cross from left. But it fell straight into the hands of Szczęsny,.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:43 PM

82' | Otamendi with a block

Yamal was looking for Lewandowski with a cross from close range. 

But, Otamendi came from behind, made a slide to deflect the ball for a corner. 

Jan 21, 2025, 9:41 PM

80' | Changes for Benfica

Double change for Benfica. 

Kokcu and Pavlidis are replaced by Amdouni and Rollheiser.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:39 PM

78' | Lewandowski with a brace | Benfica 4-3 Barcelona

Cool and calm from Lewandowski. He hits the net easily and game on in Lisbon!

Benfica 4-3 Barcelona.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:38 PM

77' | Penalty for Barcelona

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Lamine Yamal won Barcelona's second penalty | sportzpoint.com

Yamal is pinned down inside the box Carreras. And it is a penalty for Barcelona. 

Carreras gets the yellow card as well. 

Jan 21, 2025, 9:35 PM

74' | Double changes for Barcelona

Kounde and Balde are replaced by Eric Garica and Ferran Torres.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:34 PM

Jan 21, 2025, 9:33 PM

72' | Raphinha can't hold on to that

Good from Pedri to nearly find Raphinha inside the box with a lobbed ball. 

But, Raphinha could not hold onto the ball.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:32 PM

70' | Changes for Benfica

Schjelderup and Aktürkoglu make way for Di Maria and  Bah.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:29 PM

68' | Own goal from Araujo | BEN 4-2 BAR

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Araujo with an own goal | sportzpoint.com

Schjelderup's cross was meant to be for Pavlidis but Ronald Araujo came in between and deflected the ball into the goal. 

Benfica 4-2 Barcelona

Jan 21, 2025, 9:28 PM

67' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Kounde for a foul on Schjelderup.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:26 PM

65' | WHAT! Barcelona get the goal | BEN 3-2 BAR

Wait, what!

Huge mistake from Trubin and luck for Barcelona.

Trubin's goal kick hit Raphinha's head and it went straight into the goal.

Benfica 3-2 Barcelona.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:25 PM

64' | Pedri goes for the goal

Pedri goes for the goal from the half. 

Trubin with an easy save!

Jan 21, 2025, 9:23 PM

61' | Changes for both teams

Barreiro replaces Aursnes for Benfica.

For Barcelona, Gavi and Casado made way for Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:21 PM

60' | Chance for Lewandowski

Pedri with a swift cross from right but Lewandowski could not get to the end of the ball.

Barcelona looking better now.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:20 PM

59' | Yamal misses the target

Balde with a pass along the turf from him. But Yamal skied the ball with a side-footed shot.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:18 PM

57' | Raining heavily now

It is raining heavily now in Lisbon. We can hear the sound of lightning as well.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:16 PM

54' | Chance for Benfica, again

With the highline Barcelona having, they are getting more chances now.

They had the space on the left again and Aursnes had the chance for the third time to get the goal.

But, Cubarsi made a good block to keep them in the game!

Jan 21, 2025, 9:13 PM

52' | Chance for Benfica

Chance for Benfica as Barcelona keep their high line active. 

Eventually it went for a corner and Szczęsny made a save after the corner.

Jan 21, 2025, 9:12 PM

51' | Yamal looks for Raphinha

Lamine Yamal with a sneak-in pass for Raphinha, but it was too quick for him. 

Jan 21, 2025, 9:10 PM

49' | Chance for Kounde

What a chance for him to score!

Lobbed ball over the defenders for him to go for a volley from close range. 

However, the ball hit his shin and Trubin makes an easy save. 

Jan 21, 2025, 9:08 PM

46' | Araujo in action again

Araujo with a good block as Carreras tried to send in a low cross form right. However, he was offside before the play.

 

Jan 21, 2025, 9:06 PM

46' | Second half starts

 No changes from either team!

Jan 21, 2025, 8:51 PM

Half-time | Benfica 3-1 Barcelona

Benfica would be delighted going into the tunnel with a 3-1 lead over Barcelona who won five games in the tournament so far. 

They started brilliantly as Pavlidis scored early, just in the 2nd minute of the game. Barcelona restored the lead via a clean penalty from Lewandowski. 

But a mishap from Blade and Szczęsny allowed Pavlidis score his second and then Szczęsny allowed Pavlidis to complete his hat-trick from the spot.

Surely, we will have more goals in the second half. 

Waiting for changes from Flick.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:48 PM

45+1' | Raphinha puts it wide

Good from Barcelona. 

He should score from this position. A lobbed pass from the right and he just had to side foot the ball inside the goal.

But, the Brazilian missed the target as rain starts to pour in in Lisbon.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:47 PM

45' | 4 minutes added

4 minutes added to the first half!

Jan 21, 2025, 8:44 PM

42' | Chance for Yamal

Raphinha with a great ball for Yamal to go for a volley from inside the box. 

However, he was not able to get the connection. 

Barcelona looking a bit frustrated here.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:43 PM

INTO THE RECORD BOOKS

Jan 21, 2025, 8:42 PM

AVENGERS!

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Pavlidis with a first-half hat-trick | BEN 3-1 BAR

Jan 21, 2025, 8:38 PM

36' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gavi for fouling Schjelderup on the byline.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:32 PM

30' | Pavlidis with a first-half hat-trick | BEN 3-1 BAR

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Pavlidis with a first-half hat-trick | BEN 3-1 BAR | Sportz Point

What a start! 

Pavlidis sends Szczęsny to the wrong way and hits the net ease.

Benfica 3-1 Barcelona.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:31 PM

28' | Penalty for Benfica

This time the referee did not had to go for the VAR.

Szczęsny came out again and caught Aktürkoğlu inside the box with a slide. 

Penalty says the referee. 

Jan 21, 2025, 8:29 PM

26' | Araujo with a good interception

Another cross from right to left. Schjelderup was the target with the cross. 

But, Barcelona captain made an important interception to let it go for a Benfica corner.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:26 PM

23' | Pavlidis scores for Benfica | BEN 2-1 BAR

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Pavlidis with a first-half hat-trick | BEN 3-1 BAR | sportzpoint.com

What a mishap from Barcelona!

A long ball from middle and Szczęsny came out running to get the ball. It is a pure mistake from him. 

Balde was going for the goal as well. They collided and Pavlidis just had the empty goal to aim at. 

Benfica 2-1 Barcelona.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:24 PM

22' | Chance for Araujo

Barcelona captain had the whole goal to aim at as he was unmarked at the far post from the corner.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:22 PM

20' | Top save from Trubin

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Gavi's volley was saved by Trubin | sportzpoint.com

Gavi with a chance for Barcelona to extend the lead. 

However, Trubin was up to the task by coming out and stop Gavi's left-footed volley from close range.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:20 PM

17' | Raphinha with an effort

Raphinha found some space in the middle at the edge of the box. He went with his favourite left-foot. 

But, he was not able to get the connection he was looking for.

It went for a goal kick.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:16 PM

13' | Lewandowski scores | Benfica 1-1 Barcelona

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Lewandowski equalised for Barcelona | BEN 3-1 BAR | Sportz Point

Perfect from Polish legend. 

He takes a bit time, sees where the goalkeeper was going and sent the ball into the net.

Lewandowski's 8th goal in 7 matches in Champions League this season.

Benfica 1-1 Barcelona.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:14 PM

12' | VAR check for a penalty

A VAR check is going on for a probable penalty for Barcelona. 

Araujo stepped on the foot of Balde inside the box. 

It is a penalty for Barcelona.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:12 PM

9' | Lewandowski misses the target

Inside the box Lewandowski made a quick turn and made an effort from close range. 

But, he was not on target with the shot. 

Lots of action already in the match. 

Jan 21, 2025, 8:09 PM

6' | Chance for Benfica

Carreras won the ball in the middle from Yamal and sent a great cross from the left.

But, Aursnes missed the chance to net the ball from close range.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:06 PM

2' | Goal for Benfica | BEN 1-0 BAR

Benfica vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Pavlidis with a first-half hat-trick | BEN 3-1 BAR | Sportz Point

Brilliant start for the hosts. 

Carreras with a low cross from left and Pavlidis netted the ball with a side footed shot. 

Benfica 1-0 Barcelona.

Jan 21, 2025, 8:01 PM

Kick-off!

Jan 21, 2025, 7:53 PM

They are ready too!

Jan 21, 2025, 7:52 PM

Getting Ready

Jan 21, 2025, 7:50 PM

Lineups | Benfica

Playing XI: Trubin; Tomás Araújo, António Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Florentino, Kökçü, Aursnes; Aktürkoglu, Pavlidis, Schjelderup.

Subs: Samuel Soares, Bah, Amdouni, Cabral, Di María, Barreiro, Prestianni, Rollheiser, Beste, Nuno Félix, A. Bajrami, João Rego

Jan 21, 2025, 7:50 PM

Lineups | FC Barcelona

Playing XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, R. Araujo, Gavi, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, M. Casadó, Lamine Yamal, Kounde

Subs: Ferran, Ansu Fati, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, F. De Jong, Eric, Kochen, H. Fort, Gerard Martín

Jan 21, 2025, 2:14 PM

Recent Meetings | Benfica vs FC Barcelona

Date Stage Home Team Away Team Home Score Away Score Outcome
24/11/21 UEFA Champions League Barcelona Benfica 0 0 Draw
30/09/21 UEFA Champions League Benfica Barcelona 3 0 Benfica Win
06/12/12 UEFA Champions League Barcelona Benfica 0 0 Draw
03/10/12 UEFA Champions League Benfica Barcelona 0 2 Barcelona Win
06/04/06 UEFA Champions League Barcelona Benfica 2 0 Barcelona Win
29/03/06 UEFA Champions League Benfica Barcelona 0 0 Draw

 

Jan 21, 2025, 2:11 PM

Recent form | Barcelona

Date Competition Home Team Away Team Result Outcome
19/01/25 La Liga Getafe Barcelona 1 - 1 D
16/01/25 Copa del Rey Barcelona Real Betis 5 - 1 W
13/01/25 Supercopa de España Real Madrid Barcelona 2 - 5 W
09/01/25 La Liga Athletic Club Barcelona 0 - 2 W
04/01/25 Copa del Rey Unión Deportiva Barbastro Barcelona 0 - 4 W

 

Jan 21, 2025, 2:08 PM

Recent form | Benfica

Date Competition Home Team Away Team Result Outcome
18/01/25 Liga Portugal Betclic Benfica Famalicão 4 - 0 W
15/01/25 Taça de Portugal SC Farense Benfica 1 - 3 W
12/01/25 Taça da Liga Sporting Benfica 1 (6) - 1 (7) D
09/01/25 Liga Portugal Betclic Benfica Sporting Braga 3 - 0 W
04/01/25 Liga Portugal Betclic Benfica Sporting Braga 1 - 2 L

 

Jan 21, 2025, 2:03 PM

Head-to-head | Benfica vs Barcelona

Team Wins Draws Goals
Benfica 2 4 7
Barcelona 3 4 8

 

Jan 21, 2025, 2:00 PM

Tonight's venue | Estádio da Luz

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 | Benfica vs FC Barcelona | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com

Jan 21, 2025, 1:59 PM

How to watch the match?

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website with a paid subscription. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Jan 21, 2025, 1:58 PM

Match Details

Match: Benfica vs FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match

Date: 22 January 2025

Time: 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

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FC Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey 2024-25 Highlights: Five-star Barcelona thrash Betis by 5-1 to reach final eight

Catch the highlights of the FC Barcelona vs Real Betis match in Copa del Rey 2024-25 round of 16 match as Barcelona thrashed Betis by 5-1 to reach quarter-final

Jan 15, 2025, 10:12 PM1 min read

FC Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey 2024-25 LIVE Updates, Scores and Free Commentary | Gavi strikes early for Barcelona | FCB 1-0 BET | sportzpoint.com
Gavi scored the first goal for Barcelona. Image | FCB/X

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of sports point. Tonight, we will be covering the Copa del Rey 2024-25 round of 16 fixture of FC Barcelona vs Real Betis at Estadi Olímpic in Barcelona.

Barcelona are coming off from a great 5-2 victory against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. However, they only had two days in between to prepare for these game against their La Liga opponent.

Meantime, Real Betis, the 2022 Copa del Rey champions will look to return to form after just one win in their last eight league games.

So, without further a due, let's get into the game. This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the match from the web desk. Enjoy!

LIVE Updates

Jan 15, 2025, 8:09 PM

LIVE Score

 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:58 PM

Full time | Barcelona 5-1 Betis

No added time as the referee signaled full time. 

Barcelona qualify for quarter-final with an impressive show. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:56 PM

88' | Chance for Betis

Chance for Betis as Roque could not reach to the cross by Diego Llorente. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:55 PM

88' | Chance for Betis

Chance for Betis as Roque could not reach to the cross by Diego Llorente. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:53 PM

86' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Mateo for holding on Fermin Lopez. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:51 PM

84' | Vitor Roque scores | FCB 5-1 BET

Pena dived to the right side, got a hand to the ball as well. 

But, the force from Victor Roque was too much for Pena to stop the goal. 

Barcelona 5-1 Betis

Jan 15, 2025, 9:50 PM

83' | Penalty for Betis

Kounde stepped on Jesus Rodriguez inside the box. And it is a penalty for Betis. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:47 PM

80' | Save from Vieites

Good save from Vieites as Pau Victor was on target with his right footed effort. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:46 PM

Literally

Jan 15, 2025, 9:44 PM

77' | Change for Barcelona

Pablo Torre replaced Lamine Yamal. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:44 PM

75' | Yamal scores finally | FCB 5-0 BET

Finally a goal for Lamine Yamal. 

Fermin Lopez with a great pass from the middle to find Yamal on the right. The 17-year-old made a great run with the ball before side footing the ball inside the goal.

The referee had given him offside. But the VAR showed he was onside this time. 

Barcelona 5-0 Betis. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:40 PM

73' | Chance for Johnny

Sabaly found Johnny with a cutback from right. But, Johnny was not able to find the net for Betis. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:38 PM

72' | Change for Barcelona

Gavi and Pedri are replaced by Pau Victor and Fermin Lopez. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:36 PM

69' | Jesus is down

A successful tackle from Kounde in the edge of Barcelona box leaves Jesus Rodriguez on the ground. 

 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:34 PM

67' | Ferran scores Barcelona's fourth | FCB 4-0 BET

Dani Olmo lobbed the ball over the defenders to find the super sub Ferran Torres inside the box.

He just had to guide the ball into the goal get Barcelona's fourth goal of the night. 

Barcelona 4-0 Betis. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:33 PM

JUST A KID, PLAYING FOOTBALL

Lamine Yama | sportzpoint.com

Jan 15, 2025, 9:31 PM

64' | Changes for both teams

OFF: Araujo, Raphinha

ON: Ferran, Eric Garcia 

OFF: Isco, Juanmi 

ON: Fornals, Losada

Jan 15, 2025, 9:30 PM

63' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gavi for a foul on the byline. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:27 PM

58' | Raphinha nets Barca's third | FCB 3-0 BET

Finally Barcelona get their third. 

Araujo won the ball back and headed the ball Yamal in their half to allow him go for a counter attack. 

Yamal went through the defences and his final shot got a deflection to sat up well for Raphinha to go for the volley. 

Barcelona 3-0 Betis. Brace of assists for Yamal. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:25 PM

58' | FDJ to rescue

De Jong comes from behind to make a successful interception in their half, which allowed Barcelona to have another counter attack. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:24 PM

55' | Yamal scores Barca's third, but offside | FCB 2-0 BET

A lobbed ball from Dani Olmo found Yamal running inside the box. 

Cool and calm Yamal took that ball on volley and side footed the ball into the goal. 

However, VAR has found Yamal to be offside leading up to the goal.

Jan 15, 2025, 9:20 PM

53' | Yamal hits the side net

Yamal, on the move, hits the side net from a lose range. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:19 PM

53' | Araujo wins the ball back

Mateo Flores had the chance to break for Betis as he was running away the ball.

But, a successful tackle from Araujo helped Barcelona win the ball back.

Jan 15, 2025, 9:18 PM

51' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Rpahinha for a descent. 

He was on the move and an extra ball made the referee stop the game. 

Frustrated Rpahinha kicked the ball away and received the yellow card. 

Jan 15, 2025, 9:17 PM

50' | Raphinha looks for Yamal

Kounde to Olmo in the middle. Olmo then passed the ball to Raphinha out on the left. 

However, his cross for Yamal was grabbed by Vieites.

Jan 15, 2025, 9:13 PM

46' | Second half starts

Barcelona start the second half. 

Double change from Betis. Mateo Flores replaced Altimira, while Diego Llorente replaced Bartra.

Jan 15, 2025, 9:07 PM

Respect

Jan 15, 2025, 9:00 PM

Half-time | FCB 2-0 BET

Barcelona dominated the first half, as expected. Gavi opened gate for the home side and Kounde smashed the second from an Yamal assist.

Kounde found the net at the stroke of the half-time, but was found offside. 

Betis had their best chance with Vitor Roque, but Pena made a great save to deny him.

Barcelona 2-0 Betis.

Jan 15, 2025, 8:55 PM

45+4' | Kounde hits a brace, but he is offside | FCB 2-0 BET

Just like the second goal, Yamal on the right, tricked the defender to go other way.

Kounde made a run from behind and smashed the in the far post and it deflected the ball inside the goal. 

However, a VAR check found Kounde to be offside. 

FC Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Kounde was offside | sportzpoint.com

Jan 15, 2025, 8:53 PM

45+2' | Top save from Pena

What a save! 

Chances on the trout for Betis. Vitor Roque deflected the cross from the right by Jesus Rodriguez and it nearly went in before Pena punched the ball away. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:50 PM

45' | 4 minutes added

4 minutes have been added as injury time. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:49 PM

Strong 💪

Jan 15, 2025, 8:46 PM

41' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Betis captain Bartra for fouling Raphinha. Free-kick from edge of the box for Barcelona. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:46 PM

39' | Aarujo and Bartra are injured

Both Araujo and Bartra went for a header inside the Betis box. They are down on the ground after the collusion. 

However, they are back up after a quick medical checkup. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:44 PM

38' | Yamal nutmegs Perraud

How cool is this guy!

On the right again, enters the box and nutmegs Perraud to send a pass for Kounde again. 

However, this time it was negotiated well by Betis. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:40 PM

35' | Betis keep on losing the ball

Barcelona lost the ball for the first time in last 6 minutes as Martin looked for a cross from left.

However, Barcelona won the ball back within minutes. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:37 PM

31' | Yamal is special

On the right, dribbling past defenders, the teenager sent a pass across the box. Though there was on one in the middle, Martin had the chance to hit the net from right. 

However, he was not on target. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:36 PM

31' | Betis are struggling

Betis have not been able to get a touch to the ball since the goal and it is just pass after pass for Barcelona. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:33 PM

27' | Kounde extends Barcelona's lead | FCB 2-0 BET

FC Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Kounde extended Barcelona's lead | sportzpoint.com

Gavi passed the ball to Yamal from middle of the pitch. Yamal provided the ball to Kounde to smash the ball past Vieites for their second goal. 

Barcelona on fire!

Barcelona 2-0 Betis. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:31 PM

25' | Top class block from Bartra

In a counter attack, Yamal entered the box with an one-on-one equation against the goalkeeper. He decided to pass it to Raphinha for a tap-in.

But Betis captain came flying to make the block.

However, Yamal was found offside later. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:29 PM

Jan 15, 2025, 8:25 PM

21' | Change for Betis

Injured Ruibal is replaced by Youssouf Sabaly.

Jan 15, 2025, 8:24 PM

20' | Olmo hits the woodwork

Olmo hits the post and Raphinha's rebound ball is saved by Vieites. Dani Olmo then won a freekick at the edge of the box. 

Dangerous position. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:23 PM

18' | Ruibal is injured

Strange injury for Ruibal. A cross from Martin hit him on the top of the feet and looks like he will be out for the rest of the match.

Jan 15, 2025, 8:17 PM

14' | Good from Ruibal

Raphinha nearly went one-on-one with the goalkeeper there but Ruibal came running from behind and made the interception. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:15 PM

12' | Olmo mises target

Dani Olmo's volley after a chest trap by Raphinha inside the box, went right to the goal. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:14 PM

10' | Chance for Betis

First real chance for Real Betis in a counter attack. 

A good cross from right, and Vitor Roque had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. 

But, it went over the goal. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:13 PM

10' | Chances keep coming for Barcelona

Chances keep coming for Barcelona as Betis struggle to get a touch to the ball. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:12 PM

9' | Save from Vieites

Dani Olmo's right-footed shot from close range is saved by Vieites. 

Good save from the Betis goalkeeper. He did well to get down to his left and deflect the ball for a corner. 

Jan 15, 2025, 8:10 PM

6' | First attack from Betis

Betis win the first corner of the match. Isco takes the corner and it is headed away for the a goal kick by former Barcelona player Vitor Roque.

Jan 15, 2025, 8:08 PM

3' | Gavi scores for Barca | FCB 1-0 BET

FC Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey 2024-25 LIVE Updates, Scores and Free Commentary | Gavi strikes early for Barcelona | FCB 1-0 BET | sportzpoint.com

Barcelona go up early in the match. They were already enjoying position and a few quick passes allowed Dani Olmo find Gavi in the middle of the box. 

Gavi, on side, came running and knocked the ball inside the goal. 

Barcelona 1-0 Betis.

Jan 15, 2025, 8:00 PM

Kick-off!

After a trophy parade and one minute of silence for Hugo Sotil, visitor Real Betis get everything going. 

Jan 15, 2025, 7:59 PM

Jan 15, 2025, 7:25 PM

Six changes for Real Betis

FC Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Vitor Roque returned to starting XI for Real Betis against his former team Barcelona | sportzpoint.com
Vitor Roque returned to starting XI for Real Betis against his former team Barcelona.

Juanmi, Vitor Roque, Bartra, Perraud, Aitor Ruibal and Jesús Rodríguez returned to the playing XI for Real Betis. 

Jan 15, 2025, 7:22 PM

Five changes for Barcelona

FC Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Frenkie de Jong returned to the Barcelona starting XI | Sportz Point
Frenkie de Jong returned to the Barcelona starting XI. 

Iñaki Peña returned in goal, Araujo and Gerard Martín are back in the defense and Dani Olmo and Frenkie de Jong returned into the midfield. 

A total five changes from Hansi Flick. Casado is rested. Lewandowski on the bench for the home side. 

Jan 15, 2025, 7:18 PM

Lineups | Real Betis

Real Betis XI: Vieites, Johnny, Bartra, Natan, Juanmi, Vitor Roque, Perraud, Altimira, Isco, Aitor Ruibal, Jesús Rodríguez

Subs: Adrián, Germán García, Youssouf Sabaly, Ricardo Rodríguez, Diego Llorente, Pablo Fornals, Iker Losada, Mateo Flores, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Cédric Bakambu

Jan 15, 2025, 7:16 PM

Lineups | FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona XI: Iñaki Peña, Cubarsí, R. Araujo, Gavi, Pedri, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde, Gerard Martín

Subs: Balde, Ferran, Lewandowski, Pablo Torre, Fermín, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Eric, Astralaga, Kochen, H. Fort

Jan 15, 2025, 6:41 PM

Empty now, not for long though!

Jan 15, 2025, 6:41 PM

Recent form | Real Betis

Recent form: Real Betis | Sportz Point
Real Betis have won just one game in last 8 league matches. Image | Real Betis

Recent Matches:

  • 11 January 2025 (FT)
    Real Valladolid 1-0 Real Betis (L) – LaLiga

  • 04 January 2025 (FT)
    Huesca 0-1 Real Betis (W) – Copa del Rey

  • 23 December 2024 (FT)
    Real Betis 1-1 Rayo Vallecano (D) – LaLiga

  • 20 December 2024 (FT)
    Real Betis 1-0 HJK (W) – UEFA Conference League

  • 15 December 2024 (FT)
    Villarreal 1-2 Real Betis (W) – LaLiga

  • 12 December 2024 (FT)
    FC Petrocub Hîncesti 0-1 Real Betis (W) – UEFA Conference League

Jan 15, 2025, 6:36 PM

Recent form | FC Barcelona

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final LIVE Updates | Lamine Yamal cancels out Mbappe's early goal | RMA 1-1 FCB | SPORTZPOINT
Lamine Yamal has been in great form this season.

Recent Matches:

  • 13 January 2025 (FT)
    Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona (W)

  • 09 January 2025 (FT)
    Athletic Club 0-2 Barcelona (W) – Copa del Rey

  • 04 January 2025 (FT)
    Unión Deportiva Barbastro 0-4 Barcelona (W) – Copa del Rey

  • 22 December 2024 (FT)
    Barcelona 1-2 Atlético Madrid (L) – LaLiga

  • 16 December 2024 (FT)
    Barcelona 0-1 Leganés (L) – LaLiga

  • 12 December 2024 (FT)
    Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Barcelona (W) – UEFA Champions League

Jan 15, 2025, 6:28 PM

Recent meetings between these two clubs

Recent Meetings:

  • 07 December 2024 (FT)
    Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona

  • 21 January 2024 (FT)
    Real Betis 2-4 Barcelona

  • 17 September 2023 (FT)
    Barcelona 5-0 Real Betis

  • 30 April 2023 (FT)
    Barcelona 4-0 Real Betis

  • 02 February 2023 (FT)
    Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona

Jan 15, 2025, 6:25 PM

Early team news | Players who will miss the game

Szczęsny received a direct red card - Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final LIVE Updates - sportzpoint.com
Wojciech Szczęsny is suspended for the match after receiving a direct red card in the last match.

Wojciech Szczęsny (suspended), Marc-André ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, Iñigo Martínez will miss the match for FC Barcelona. 

Meantime, for Real Betis, Giovani Lo Celso and William Carvalho will be unavailable due to injuries. 

Jan 15, 2025, 6:21 PM

A welcome parade before the game for the Spanish Super Cup Champions

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Barcelona players will be treated with a grand welcome parade at the Estadi Olímpic stadium as the Spanish Super Cup champions.

There will also be a minute's silence in memory of Peruvian star of the 1970s Hugo Sotil, who passed away last year.

Jan 15, 2025, 6:18 PM

Tonight's Venue | Estadi Olímpic

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys | sportzpoint.com

Jan 15, 2025, 6:17 PM

How to watch the match in India?

Football fans from Indian can watch the LIVE on Fan Code. 

Jan 15, 2025, 6:17 PM

Match Details

Match: FC Barcelona vs Real Betis

Tournament: Copa del Rey 2024-25, Round of 16

Date: 16 January, 2025

Time: 1.30 am IST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic 

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Kylian Mbappe's demands from PSG: FFF fails to submit documents to UEFA

FFF has reportedly not provided documents concerning the ongoing dispute between Kylian Mbappe and PSG, in which Mbappe demands €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from PSG.

Jan 15, 2025, 1:28 PM3 min read

Kylian Mbappe's demands from PSG: FFF fails to submit documents to UEFA-sportzpoint.com
(Image Source | AFP)

According to reports, the French Football Federation (FFF) has failed to submit documents to UEFA regarding the ongoing dispute between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain

The French forward lodged a demand of €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from his former club, which was sanctioned by the legal commission of the LFP. 

However, the FFF has failed to provide documents and reportedly has not taken any action, leaving the door open for Mbappe's camp to directly notify UEFA about the negligence.

The Mbappe-PSG dispute keeps escalating

Kylian Mbappe's demands from PSG: FFF fails to submit documents to UEFA-sportzpoint.com
(Image Source | AFP)

The conflict between the two parties started taking shape from an agreement made in mid-August 2023 between the striker and PSG's management.

At that time, Kylian Mbappe was sidelined from the team after refusing to extend his contract with PSG. If he had agreed to the extension, the club would have received transfer fees.

However, Mbappe did not sign the contract and ultimately joined Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the 2023-24 season.

After joining Madrid in August 2024, Mbappe demanded €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from PSG and contacted LFP concerning the issue.

On September 11, 2024, the legal commission of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) ruled in favor of Mbappe, stating that the French club is obligated to pay the asked sum to the player.

Subsequently, on October 25, the joint commission of the League also supported Mbappé's case and ordered PSG to make the payment.

However, on December 11, the disciplinary commission of the Professional Football League determined that the application filed was invalid due to PSG summoning the LFP to the Paris Judicial Court. As a result, the club has not yet made the payment.

According to AFP on 22 November, The FFF rejected PSG’s request to reconsider an order from the French league to pay the demanded fee to their former striker.

Another turn in this long-standing fall-out

Kylian Mbappe's demands from PSG: FFF fails to submit documents to UEFA-sportzpoint.com
Delphine Verheyden, Mbappe's lawyer. (Image Credit | Getty Images)

The dispute has now taken another turn as per the reports from L'Equipe. According to the French outlet, Mbappe's lawyer Delphine Verheyden questioned the FFF in a letter about whether they had notified the European body on this matter.

Verheyden explained that the FFF acts as an intermediary for the "UEFA club license" required to participate in European competitions. According to L'Equipe:

However, the FFF did nothing, because they believe the case is still open as PSG has appealed to the Paris judicial court to contest the decisions made by the French Professional Football League (LFP) against them.

By 15 January 2025, PSG had to demonstrate to UEFA that they were not indebted to their employees or that they were behind on any payments. In such cases, clubs are sanctioned or may be expelled from the UEFA-licensed club competitions.

However, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi holds the position of the ECA's (European Clubs Association) head, making this whole dispute a sensitive matter.

With FFF taking no action, the proceeding has taken a different turn and may continue for a long period in the upcoming months.

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Zero wins against big teams: What has happened to Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid | Analysis

Real Madrid struggled against big teams like Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Liverpool, Athletic and Barcelona this season. What has happened to Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid? Where are they lacking? Here is the detailed analysis

Jan 15, 2025, 2:26 AM8 min read

Zero wins against big teams: What has happened to Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid | Sportz Point
Furious Ancelotti!!

Real Madrid are currently doing well against lower and medium-reputed teams with score lines like 3-0 against Mallorca, 5-0 against CD Minera, 2-1 against Valencia, 4-2 against Sevilla and 3-0 against Pachuca.

But this season, against highly reputed names like Athletica MadridBarcelona, Milan, and Liverpool, Real Madrid struggled hugely. What's gone wrong with Carlo Ancelotti's team? 

Let's analyze that. 

Carlo Ancelotti with Real Madrid so far

Carlo Ancelotti with Real Madrid so far | Sportz Point
Carlo Ancelotti has won three UCL trophies with Real Madrid. Image | Real Madrid

In two spells in charge at Madrid, between 2013 and 2015, and from 2021, Ancelotti has lifted three Champions League trophies, two LaLiga titles, two Copa del Reys, two Spanish Super Copas, three UEFA Super Cups, two Club World Cups, and now the Intercontinental Cup.

Read Also | Brazil football team news: Seleção consider hiring someone close to Ancelotti as coach according to sources

But this season, Ancelotti's team looks in a different shape. Even though Real Madrid are challenging for the La Liga title, and currently at the second spot, they are struggling against the highly reputed teams. 

The expectation for top teams in Europe, like Madrid, is at least to win the home league and cup and reach the semis of the Champions League. 

But Real Madrid have currently lost the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona, and they could be relegated from the Champions League as well. 

Tactical Analysis of Carlo Ancelotti's past and present formations

Tactical Analysis of Carlo Ancelotti's past and present formations: Real Madrid's formation vs Borussia Dortmund in 2023-24 UCL final | sportzpoint.com
Real Madrid's formation vs Borussia Dortmund in 2023-24 UCL final. Image copyright | Sportz Point

During the 2023/2024 season, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid showcased a remarkable blend of formations and adaptability. Primarily set up in a versatile 4-3-3 formation, Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid fluidly shifts into various structures like 4-5-1 or 3-5-2 or a 4-3-2-1, adapting as the game calls for. 

Read Also | Carlo Ancelotti to be the next Brazil Manager?

Tactical Analysis of Carlo Ancelotti's past and present formations: Real Madrid formation vs FC Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final | sportzpoint.com
Real Madrid formation against FC Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup 2024-25 final. Image Copyright - Sportz Point.

But this season, Carlo Ancelotti’s refusal to change his approach in these moments has left the team vulnerable in key fixtures. Whether it’s his preference for a 4-3-3 or his insistence on specific player roles, the lack of tactical flexibility has been a recurring issue. And the major teams are taking advantage of this vulnerability with the team.

Squad Issues

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Real Madrid has had a number of injuries to key players in the 2024–2025 season. Players like Luka Modric are also getting aged. The team is over-reliant more on star players like Vinicius Jr., Bellingham, and Mbappe.

The bench looks moderate, enabling poor squad depth that impacted big games, which means a poor summer transfer business and strong reinforcement required in this ongoing transfer window.

Read Also | Oldest players to play for Real Madrid: Luka Modrić surpass Ferenc Puskás

The team mentally looks fragile and hunger less, and Mbappe struggles under pressure, enabling a shift in leadership and approach under Carlo Ancelotti, which is a contrast if we compare this team with the previous campaign.

Statistcal Break Down- Madrid's Past two Matches

Match against Bigger Team: Barcelona

Statistic Team A Team B
Ball Possession (%) 49% 51%
Big Chances 3 6
Total Shots 19 14
Shots on Target 6 8
Hit Woodwork 1 0
Shots off Target 7 3
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots Inside Box 13 10
Shots Outside Box 6 4
Big Chances Scored 5 2
Big Chances Missed 1 1
Through Balls 1 2
Touches in Penalty Area 20 30
Fouled in Final Third 4 3
Offsides 1 1
Accurate Passes 344 376
Throw-ins 23 17
Final Third Entries 55 51
Total Tackles 9 15
Interceptions 8 3
Recoveries 42 46
Clearances 16 19
Errors Leading to Shot 0 1
Errors Leading to Goal 0 1
Goalkeeper Saves 3 5
Big Saves 2 2
High Claims 1 1
Goal Kicks 7 7
Corner Kicks 9 5
Fouls 14 13
Yellow Cards 5 4
Red Cards 0 1

Match against Bigger Team: Mallorca

Category Team A Team B Summary
Possession 65% 35% Team A dominated ball possession.
Shots (Total) 28 8 Team A was inefficient with their chances.
Shots on Target 11 0  
Big Chances Created 6 1 Team A missed more big chances.
Big Chances Scored 2 0  
Tackles 14 8 Team A had more defensive tackles.
Clearances 14 30 Team B was under pressure but cleared well.
Recoveries 44 39  
Accurate Passes 491 232 Team A controlled midfield.
Final Third Entries 74 37 Team A had better attacking entries.
Fouls 12 14 A moderately physical game.
Yellow Cards 4 2  
Duels Won 61% 39% Team A dominated individual battles.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Perspective

What Happened to Ancelotti's Real Madrid | Sportz Point

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said that only Kylian Mbappe turned up for the Spanish Super Cup final while the rest of the team disappointed in their 5-2 defeat against Barcelona.

“You have to defend well to win these games. Barcelona deserved to win; they defended better than us. The team is not looking good, but I’m not going to point the finger at anyone."

"Mbappe had a good game, he was probably the only one who played well. I’m not going to name names on this, but we were not good from the first minute, and did not perform,” Ancelotti said.

Potential Solutions and Path Forward

What happened Ancelotti's Real Madrid: to Vinicius Junior wants Carlo Ancelotti 'at Real Madrid AND Brazil' as he's  'the best coach in the world' | Sportz Point

Speaking to the media on Friday, Ancelotti said, "I think we found the solution. Now we have to show this on the pitch.

"Sacrifice, focus and collective effort. This is the key. It's a difficult moment for us… but I'm happy to be here at the best club in the world."

What Next for Madrid and Ancelotti?

What Next for Madrid and Ancelotti? | sportzpoint.com
Antonio Rudiger during training. Image | Real Madrid

The defending La Liga champions will be in action next when they take on Osasuna at the Bernabeu on Saturday, October 9 as they look to chase down leaders Barcelona heading into the November international break.

Can Real Madrid bounce back from this terrible situation? What Ancelotti plans next?? Questions are many that needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

La Liga Standings

Rank Club +/- Pts
1 Atlético de Madrid +19 44
2 Real Madrid +24 43
3 FC Barcelona +29 38
4 Athletic Bilbao +12 36
5 Villarreal CF +3 30
6 RCD Mallorca -2 30
7 Real Sociedad +4 28
8 Girona FC +2 28
9 Rayo Vallecano 0 25
10 Real Betis Balompié -2 25
11 CA Osasuna -5 25
12 Celta de Vigo -2 24
13 Sevilla FC -7 23
14 UD Las Palmas -5 22
15 Getafe CF -3 19
16 CD Leganés -11 19
17 Deportivo Alavés -10 17
18 RCD Espanyol Barcelona -14 16
19 Real Valladolid CF -24 15
20 Valencia CF -11 13

 

UEFA Champions League GP Standings

Rank Club GP +/- Pts
1 Liverpool FC 6 +12 18
2 FC Barcelona 6 +14 15
3 Arsenal FC 6 +9 13
4 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6 +7 13
5 Aston Villa 6 +6 13
6 Inter Milan 6 +6 13
7 Stade Brestois 29 6 +4 13
8 LOSC Lille 6 +3 13
9 Borussia Dortmund 6 +9 12
10 Bayern Munich 6 +9 12
11 Atlético de Madrid 6 +4 12
12 AC Milan 6 +3 12
13 Atalanta BC 6 +9 11
14 Juventus FC 6 +4 11
15 SL Benfica 6 +3 10
16 AS Monaco 6 +2 10
17 Sporting CP 6 +2 10
18 Feyenoord Rotterdam 6 -1 10
19 Club Brugge KV 6 -2 10
20 Real Madrid 6 +1 9
21 Celtic FC 6 0 9
22 Manchester City 6 +4 8
23 PSV Eindhoven 6 +2 8
24 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 6 -5 8
25 Paris Saint-Germain 6 0 7
26 VfB Stuttgart 6 -3 7
27 Shakhtar Donetsk 6 -8 4
28 AC Sparta Prague 6 -11 4
29 SK Sturm Graz 6 -5 3
30 Girona FC 6 -6 3
31 Red Star Belgrade 6 -9 3
32 Red Bull Salzburg 6 -15 3
33 Bologna FC 1909 6 -6 2
34 RB Leipzig 6 -7 0
35 Slovan Bratislava 6 -16 0
36 BSC Young Boys 6 -19 0

 

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Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final | 10-men Barcelona outclass Madrid by 5-2 to win their 15th Spanish Super Cup

Catch the higlights of the El-Clasico clash of Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Final as Barcelona outclassed Real Madrid by 5-2 to win their 15th Spanish Super Cup.

Jan 12, 2025, 10:02 PM1 min read

BARCELONA ARE THE SPANISH SUPER CUP 2025 CHAMPIONS | Sportz Point
Barcelona players celebrate their 15th Spanish Super Cup Trophy | Getty Images

Hello and welcome to another LIVE blog of Sportz Point. Tonight, we will be covering probably the greatest rivalry in football history, the El-Calsico. 

We have an epic contest in hand with FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup Final, set to be played in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Read Also | El-Clasico in Super Copa Final: Here's Everything You Need to Know Before the Final

Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have not been at their absolute best in the last few months. Barcelona slipped from the top of the points table in La Liga, while Real Madrid are struggling to stay in the UEFA Champions League. At this time, an El-Clasico clash will ignite the rivalry more. 

So, sit back and relax as Koushik Biswas brings you all the updates of the match from the web desk. Follow the LIVE blog blow.

LIVE Updates

Jan 12, 2025, 7:02 PM

LIVE Score

 

Jan 12, 2025, 9:59 PM

BARCELONA ARE THE SPANISH SUPER CUP 2025 CHAMPIONS

BARCELONA ARE THE SPANISH SUPER CUP 2025 CHAMPIONS | Sportz Point
Barcelona players celebrate their 15th Spanish Super Cup Trophy | Getty Images

 

Jan 12, 2025, 9:44 PM

Hi-Five from Pique!

Jan 12, 2025, 9:43 PM

HE IS A CULER!

REAL MADRID-BARCELONA Spanish Super Cup Final - Dani Olmo | sportzpoint.com

Jan 12, 2025, 9:41 PM

Keep dancing, Barca fans!

Jan 12, 2025, 9:37 PM

AURA

Jan 12, 2025, 9:18 PM

Who else?

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final | Barcelona outclass Madrid by 5-2 to win their 15th Spanish Super Cup | sportzpoint.com
Raphinha won the player of the match award. Image | Getty Images 

👌 34 touches
⚽️ 2 goals (🥇)
🎯 4 shots/3 on target
🅰️ 1 assist
🔑 4 key passes (=🥇)
💨 2/3 successful dribbles

 

Jan 12, 2025, 9:07 PM

Full time | RMA 2-5 FCB

Barcelona win their 15th Spanish Super Cup! Great start to 2025 for FC Barcelona. Hansi Flick keeps his 100% record in finals. 

 

Jan 12, 2025, 9:05 PM

90+7' | What a save!

Top class from Inaki Pena as he dived to his left and stretched wide to stop Kylian Mabppe's right-footed shot from close range. 

Jan 12, 2025, 9:04 PM

90+6' | Chance for Barcelona

Suddenly out of the blue, Barcelona made a good run and after a back-and-forth play from Kounde and Lewandowski, Pedri could not kick the ball in. 

Jan 12, 2025, 9:01 PM

90+2' | Valverde misses the target

Valverde tries his luck with a long range right-footed shot. But, was not on target. 

Jan 12, 2025, 9:00 PM

90+1' | Chance for Jude

Great turn and flick of the right foot from Mbappe, who found out Bellingham in a close range. 

But, Jude could not get the touch he was looking for. Easy grab for Pena. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:59 PM

90' | 8 minutes added

8 minutes added to the second half!

Jan 12, 2025, 8:58 PM

89' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Raphinha, off the bench, for complaining. Ceballos had stepped on Pedri and Raphinha was furious. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:57 PM

88' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Araujo for stopping Kylian Mbappe on the edge of the box. Free-kick from dangerous position. 

Rodrygo went for the goal again. But, this time he missed the target by a whisker. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:56 PM

87' | Chance for Real Madrid

Ouuuu! Nearly for Real Madird.

Rudiger somehow sneaked into the final third. But, could not make the full use of the ball from Ceballos.

Jan 12, 2025, 8:54 PM

85' | Bellingham goes for the goal again

It has not been a great night for the English footballer. The corner fell straight onto his feet. But, he failed to control the ball and his shot was disturbed before he could take an aim at the goal. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:52 PM

83' | Over the bar from Jude

Jude Bellingham's right footed volley went over the bar. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:49 PM

81' | Good from Pena

Modric's corner was going into the far post. Pena, who came to replaced Szczęsny, came out early to grab the ball. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:47 PM

79' | Change for Barcelona

Ferran Torres replaces injured Raphinha. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:47 PM

78' | Raphinha is injured

Raphinha is injured with a cramp and looks like will be replaced.

Jan 12, 2025, 8:45 PM

77' | Yellow card

Yellow cards for Lewandowski and Asencio for going into a brawl. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:45 PM

76' | Changes for Real Madrid

Fran Garcia and Brahim Diaz replaced Jude Bellingham and Vinicus Jr.

Jan 12, 2025, 8:42 PM

73' | In case you did not know

If, only if, Real Madrid can make it a draw, we will head to penalties. No extra time. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:37 PM

68' | Lots of fouls

Modric and Mbappe made fouls in a difference of two minutes. Real Madrid would love to have the momentum back. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:32 PM

63' | Change for Real Madrid

Luka Modric replaces Tchouameni.

Jan 12, 2025, 8:31 PM

62' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Tchouameni for a foul on Dani Olmo. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:29 PM

60' | Rodrygo scores a stunner | RMA 2-5 FCB

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final LIVE Updates | Szczęsny gets a direct red card, Rodrygo scores for Real | RMA 2-5 FCB
Rodrygo scored for Real Madrid with a free-kick. Image | RMA/X

Rodrygo scores a stunning free-kick to score Real Madrid's second. Pena had a touch on the ball, but could not stop the curling ball from going inside. 

RMA 2-5 FCB

Jan 12, 2025, 8:27 PM

59' | Changes for Barcelona

Gavi and Lamine Yamal have to come off as Inaki Pena and Dani Olmo came to the field. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:25 PM

56' | Red card for Szczęsny

Szczęsny received a direct red card - Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final LIVE Updates - sportzpoint.com
Szczęsny received a direct red card | Getty Images

The referee went to take a look and the replay showed that Szczęsny had caught Mbappe's right foot. It is not a penalty but a direct red card for Barcelona's goalkeeper. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:23 PM

54' | Yellow card for Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe, who was appealing for a penalty, gets a yellow card. Vinicius gets a yellow as well for foul talking. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:21 PM

53' | Yellow card

Rudiger gets the yellow card for fouling Lamine Yamal. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:20 PM

52' | Change for Real Madrid

Vazquez is replaced by Raul Asencio.

Jan 12, 2025, 8:19 PM

48' | Raphinha scores for Barcelona | RMA 1-5 FCB

48' | Raphinha scores for Barcelona | RMA 1-5 FCB | sportzpoint.com

Barcelona score with another counter attack. 

Raphinha makes a quick run on the left before entering the final third and making a fool of Tchouameni he went past Courtois.

Barcelona score their fifth. 

RMA 1-5 FCB

Jan 12, 2025, 8:17 PM

47' | Rodrygo hits the woodwork

Great start for Real Madrid. Vinicius lobbed the ball in the air from left and Rodrygo's volley is shattered against the cross bar. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:14 PM

46' | Second half starts and Real Madrid make a change

Carlo Ancelotti makes a change. Camavinga is replaced by Dani Ceballos. Real Madrid start the second half. 

Jan 12, 2025, 8:10 PM

Half-time | RMA 1-4 FCB

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What a first half for Barcelona! They missed a few early chances and Kylian Mbappe made the pay with an early goal. But, the Catalan club made a solid comeback with Yamal scoring in the 21st, then Robert Lewandowski converting a penalty, Raphinha scoring with a header and Valde netting the fourth one at the stroke of half-time. 

What changes should Carlo Ancelotti make?

Jan 12, 2025, 7:59 PM

45+10' | Valde makes it 4 for Barcelona | RMA 1-4 FCB

Real Madrid v FC Barcelona: Spanish Super Cup - Alejandro Balde scored Barcelona's fourth goal | sportzpoint.com

A brilliant counter attack and goal for Barcelona. 

Real Madrid wasted their corner and Lamine Yamal started the attack by winning the ball back. Yamal, after making a run, passed it to Raphinha in the middle. 

Raphina went close to the box and Alejandro Valde came from behind to take the ball and go past Courtois. 

RMA 1-4 FCB in first-half.

Jan 12, 2025, 7:56 PM

45+8' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Inigo Martinez from the bench. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:55 PM

Haha!

Jan 12, 2025, 7:54 PM

45+6' | Save from Courtois

Courtois gets a hand to the deflect a shot out from Valde from close range. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:53 PM

45+4' | Top class from Valverde

Lewandowski again dropped deep to find the ball and played it out wide to Raphinha. However, Valverde came running to kick the ball for a throw-in. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:48 PM

45' | 9 minutes added

9 minutes off injury time in the first half. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:48 PM

45' | Yamal toying with Camavinga

Lamine again won the battle against Camavinga. Camavinga held him down but was lucky to go for another booking. Remember, he is on a yellow. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:45 PM

43' | Lewandowski is down

Chance for Barcelona. Lamine played it out wide to Raphinha, whose cross met Lewandowski. However, Rudiger went over him as Lewandowski went for the header. Another VAR check? Nah. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:43 PM

39' | Raphinha scores | RMA 1-3 FCB

My lord! What a ball from Kounde and what a finish from Raphinha!

Kounde with a long ball for Raphinha to jump in the air and get the header in. No one was there to stop the Brazilian. Carlo Ancelotti's face tells everything. 

RMA 1-3 FCB

Jan 12, 2025, 7:41 PM

38' | Szczęsny makes a save

Szczęsny got down quickly to make the save from Lucas Vasquez. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:39 PM

36' | Lewandowski scores | RMA 1-2 FCB

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Lewandowski gave Barcelona the lead. Image | FC Barcelona/X

Clean and crisp from Robert Lewandowski. Into the left corer of Courtois. Courtois had guessed it right but was beaten by the speed and accuracy. 

Barcelona lead. 

RMA 1-2 FCB

Jan 12, 2025, 7:37 PM

35' | Penalty for Barcelona

Penalty for FC Barcelona and Camavinga gets a yellow card.

Jan 12, 2025, 7:36 PM

33' | VAR Check for penalty

A VAR check is going on for a possible penalty. Camavinga used a high boot against Gavi and the ref wants to have look. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:30 PM

28' | Change for Barcelona

Forced change for Barcelona. Injured Inigo Martinez is replaced by Ronald Araujo.  | sportzpoint.com

Forced change for Barcelona. Injured Inigo Martinez is replaced by Ronald Araujo. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:27 PM

24' | Chance for Madrid

Lucas Vasquez's header dropped in front of Szczęsny. He went down quickly to deflect the ball for a corner. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:26 PM

21' | Lamine Yamal equalises | RMA 1-1 FCB

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Man, what a goal! What a finish! 

The 17-year-old does it again. Robert Lewandowski started the attack, by dropping deep and then playing the pass to Lamine. The Spaniard then took everything in his hand and ran all the away inside the box. 

 Other than going for the power, the defeated Courtois with a side footed shot across him.

RMA 1-1 FCB

Jan 12, 2025, 7:22 PM

20' | Another corner for Barca

Good from Mendy as he stopped Kounde from sending that cross from right. Another corner for Barcelona. However, they were not able to take an advantage of that. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:21 PM

19' | Barcelona on the attack

Post the break, they were able to find the rhythm back and earned a quick corner. Raphinha took the corner as Casado followed up with a left-footed shot which went away from the goal. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:20 PM

17' | Tension is creeping again

Barcelona captain Raphinha was not happy with the stoppage as he carried out the Real Madrid medical kit out of the field. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:18 PM

16' | Mabppe is down again

Kylian Mabppe is down again. The doctor is strapping his left ankle and we can see Brahim Diaz warming up. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:17 PM

14' | Good from Szczęsny

Nearly the second for Real Madrid. But, Szczęsny came out to grab the ball as Vinicius played a great ball for Jude Bellingham. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:14 PM

12' | Fans seem to have respond to Laporta's presence

Fans are not happy as the big screen shows Barcelona President Joan Laporta. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:10 PM

9' | Raphinha misses the target

Great work from Valde as his cross from the left found Raphinha inside the box. The Brazilian tried to go for the far post from a close range, but missed the target by a whisker. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:08 PM

8' | Mbappe is down

The French striker wants a foul but the replay shows that he slipped on the ground. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:06 PM

5' | Mbappe scores | RMA 1-0 FCB

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Kylian Mabppe makes FC Barcelona pay. El-Clasico goal for the French star! 

Vinicius won the ball from Casado and that allowed Kylian Mbappe ran away with the ball. He got better of Valde and shoot it past Szczęsny to score the first goal of the night!

Jan 12, 2025, 7:05 PM

4' | Another save

What a miss! Raphinha with a header, went central and gave Courtois the chance to make the save. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:03 PM

2' | Good save from Courtois

Good early save from Courtois. Raphinha played it across for Lamine Yamal to come inside and take a chance with his left foot. 

The ball had bounced before  Courtois. And, he got a deflection with a dive. 

Jan 12, 2025, 7:00 PM

1' | Kick-off

Here we GO! The first domestic final of the season! 

Barcelona start the proceedings!

Jan 12, 2025, 6:58 PM

A few more minutes to go!

Jan 12, 2025, 6:57 PM

Warmups done!

Jan 12, 2025, 6:47 PM

EXPERIENCE!

Szczęsny - Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final LIVE Updates, Scores and News - Sportz Point
Szczęsny during the warmup.

Szczęsny, who had already retired a few months back, was called up Barcelona after Ter Stegen's injury. He keeps his spot for the final. Will his experience come handy for Barcelona? Only time will tell!

Jan 12, 2025, 6:42 PM

Getting Ready

Jan 12, 2025, 6:41 PM

Warmups

Jan 12, 2025, 6:23 PM

They are ready too!

Jan 12, 2025, 6:22 PM

Ready!

Jan 12, 2025, 6:15 PM

Unchanged XI for Real Madrid as well

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final LIVE Updates, Scores and News - Real Madrid named an unchanged XI | Sportz Point
Real Madrid would love to get their formation right against Barcelona | Image - Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti also has named an unchanged starting XI that won against Malcorra in the semi-finals. 

Jan 12, 2025, 6:11 PM

Unchanged Barca XI

Lamine Yamal in training | Sportz Point
Yamal, who scored in the last match would love to contribute again. Image | FC Barcelona

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has named an unchanged XI that took to Athletic Club on Wednesday. Gavi and Yamal netted that time for the Culers.

Jan 12, 2025, 6:08 PM

Lineups | Real Madrid

Starting XI | Courtois, Lucas V., Tchouameni, Rüdiger, F. Mendy, Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vini Jr, Mbappé

Subs | Lunin, Fran González, Alaba, Modrić, Arda Güler, Endrick, Ceballos, Fran García, Brahim, Asencio, Lorenzo.

Jan 12, 2025, 6:05 PM

Lineups | Barcelona

Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martinez, Gavi, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, M. Casadó, Lamine Yamal, Kounde

Subs: R. Araujo, Ferran, Iñaki Peña, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Olmo, F. De Jong,  Eric, Astralaga, H. Fort and Gerard Martín.

Jan 12, 2025, 5:13 PM

Results of last 10 El-Clasicos

26/10/24 (LIGA) Real Madrid 0-4 Barça
21/04/24 (LIGA) Real Madrid 3-2 Barça
14/01/24 (SUPER CUP) Real Madrid 4-1 Barça
28/10/23 (LIGA) Barça 1-2 Real Madrid
05/04/23 (COPA DEL REY) Barça 0-4 Real Madrid
19/03/23 (LIGA) Barça 2-1 Real Madrid
02/03/23 (COPA DEL REY) Real Madrid 0-1 Barça
15/01/23 (SUPER CUP) Real Madrid 1-3 Barça
16/10/22 (LIGA) Real Madrid 3-1 Barça
20/03/22 (LIGA) Real Madrid 0-4 Barça

Jan 12, 2025, 5:12 PM

Who have won the Spanish Super Cup most?

Barcelona have won the title 14 times while Real Madrid are following them with one less title. If the Los Blancos can win, they will equal Barca's record. 

Jan 12, 2025, 5:11 PM

Road to final | FC Barcelona

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final LIVE Updates, Scores and News - Barcelona's road to final | Sportz Point
Lamine Yamal scored in the semis for Barcelona. Image | FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona defeated Athletic Club by 2-0 to reach the final. Gavi and Lamine Yamal were the scorers for the 2023 winners. 

Jan 12, 2025, 5:09 PM

Road to final | Real Madrid

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final LIVE Updates, Scores and News - Real Madrid's road to final | Sportz Point
Jude Bellingham scored in the semi-final. Image | Real Madrid

Real Madrid thrashed Mallorca by 3-0 in the semis. Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo scored goals for the defending champions. 

Jan 12, 2025, 5:05 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final match live on Fan Code.

Jan 12, 2025, 5:04 PM

Tonight's venue

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium | Sportz Point
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

Jan 12, 2025, 5:03 PM

Match Details

Match: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Spanish Super Cup Final

Date: 13 January, 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: King Abdullah Sports City stadium, Saudi Arabia

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