Barcelona wins Super Cup for 1st trophy with Xavi, no Messi
Barcelona's Pedri celebrates after he scored during the final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Hussein Malla]
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona’s title drought with coach Xavi and without Lionel Messi is finally over. Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 on Sunday to win the Spanish Super Cup at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. That gives its fans reasons to celebrate again after a revamping process that began following Messi’s departure for Paris Saint-Germain and the arrival of former player Xavi as coach in 2021. Robert Lewandowski, Gavi and Pedri scored a goal each in the final at King Fahd Stadium. Atlético Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw at Almería in the Spanish league.
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Barcelona's Pedri celebrates after he scored during the final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
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Barcelona's Pedri celebrates after he scored during the final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Hussein Malla
Barcelona players celebrate with a trophy after the won the final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Hussein Malla