13 August 2017 at 20:00
Match Summary
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3:1. The match was played in Super Cup 2017. Goals were scored by Piqué 50′ (o.g.), L. Messi 77′ (pen.), Cristiano Ronaldo 80′, Marco Asensio 90′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Barcelona had 61% possession while Real Madrid held 39%. Barcelona had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (7 on target) for Real Madrid. Barcelona made 3 substitutions, Real Madrid made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Barcelona and Real Madrid — 4 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
Penalty
assist: Isco
assist: Lucas Vázquez
Match Statistics
Barcelona had 61% possession against Real Madrid's 39%. Barcelona registered 16 shots (6 on target) while Real Madrid managed 12 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 13–4. Fouls committed: 10–16.
Lineups
Barcelona lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Ernesto Valverde, while Real Madrid deployed a 4-3-1-2 under Z. Zidane.
Defensive Solidity
Barcelona deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Real Madrid's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Barcelona field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Real Madrid's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Barcelona start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Real Madrid averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Barcelona's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: M. ter Stegen (33), oldest: M. ter Stegen (33)), while Real Madrid average 33.0 (youngest: Daniel Carvajal (33), oldest: Daniel Carvajal (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Coach: Ernesto Valverde
Substitutes
Coach: Z. Zidane
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Barcelona have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Real Madrid show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Barcelona
Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head to Head Results
Barcelona and Real Madrid have met 45 times — Barcelona won 24, Real Madrid won 15, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 45 meetings. A combined 159 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.53 per match (93 for the home side, 66 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 30 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 36 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2025.
24
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6
Drawn
15
Real Madrid
Recent Meetings (45)
API data: 16 Apr 2026