India, Jan. 12 -- JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, January 12 - Barcelona achieved a historic first in the 124-year saga of El Clasico on Sunday, defeating Real Madrid 3-2 to win the Spanish Super Cup and secure a third consecutive victory over their arch-rivals in major finals. The result handed Real Madrid an unprecedented low of three straight final losses to Barcelona in their storied rivalry.

Barcelona's victory marked the first time the club has won three consecutive finals against Real Madrid in all competitions. The Catalans previously won the 2025 Spanish Super Cup (5-2) and the 2025 Copa del Rey final (3-2 AET) before Sunday's 3-2 triumph. Real Madrid had accomplished this feat twice in the past, but Barcelona had never done so.

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