The final was an intense back-and-forth battle, decided by two goals from Raphinha and one from Robert Lewandowski, crucial strikes that overcame Real Madrid's two equalizers during a frantic end to the first half.
The tournament has become a turning point for both teams, who arrived with opposing dynamics.
The match, played in Saudi Arabia, served to confirm the positive momentum of Hansi Flick's side, which displayed fluid and effective play, contrasting sharply with the cautious approach adopted by Xabi Alonso's team.
Despite the late red card shown to Frenkie de Jong, which forced the Blaugrana to hold on with ten men, Barça successfully maintained their lead until the final whistle to secure the trophy.
This victory solidifies FC Barcelona's dominance in domestic competitions and increases scrutiny on the Real Madrid project under coach Xabi Alonso, who surprisingly left Mbappé out of the starting lineup.
