Barcelona are poised for more titles in 2025 after sealing the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia.
La Blaugrana won 5-2 at El Clasico rivals in Jeddah. in a result that could affect him The League title race.
The pair are locked in the tightest title fight for years with Atletico Madrid regaining first place over the weekend.
However, the sheer strength of the performance and scoring five goals against their bitterest foes could push them further into Hansi Flick debut campaign.
France star Jules Kounde provided a perfect assist for Raphinha's first goal of the night – and Barcelona's third – and the defender believes this could be the start of a special run.
“We have not won a title this season. Now we have an El Clasico against Real Madrid! We were calm and patient and we knew that, by applying the game plan, we were going to win,” as per AS Diary.
“I am very happy and proud of the team. We had the advantage in goals and, after the sending off, we met the challenge and did not let it slip away.
“It gives us a boost of confidence. We now have a title we wanted.”
Barcelona are in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey in midweek and are on the verge of securing a place in the UEFA Champions League last 16 at the end of January.
