Real Betis Wins 5th Spanish Super Cup Anniversary
- On August 23, 1997, Real Madrid secured their fifth Spanish Super Cup title, overcoming a first-leg deficit to defeat Barcelona 5-3 on aggregate.
- the initial clash took place at barcelona's Camp Nou on August 20, 1997, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the Catalan side.
- Three days later, the stage shifted to the santiago Bernabéu, and Real Madrid delivered a dominant performance, winning 4-1.Raúl was the star of the show, scoring twice (42nd...
Real Madrid’s 1997 Spanish super Cup Triumph: A Turning of the Tide
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Updated August 23, 2025
A resounding Victory for the Whites
On August 23, 1997, Real Madrid secured their fifth Spanish Super Cup title, overcoming a first-leg deficit to defeat Barcelona 5-3 on aggregate. This victory wasn’t merely a trophy win; it was a statement of intent for a Real Madrid side poised for continued success. The two-legged affair showcased a thrilling contest between Spanish football’s two giants,ultimately tilting in favor of the Madridistas.
First Leg: Camp Nou Drama
the initial clash took place at barcelona’s Camp Nou on August 20, 1997, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the Catalan side. Despite an early goal from Raúl in the 5th minute, Barcelona responded swiftly through Nadal (11th minute) and ultimately secured the lead with a late penalty converted by Giovanni in the 85th minute.
Lineups – First Leg
| Barcelona | Real Madrid |
|---|---|
| Hesp, Reiziger, Nadal (Ferrer, 66′), Sergi, Amunike (Ciric, 71′), Giovanni, Guardiola, Amor, Sonny Anderson, Luis Enrique (Dugarry, 62′), Rivaldo | Cañizares, Chendo, Sanchís, Karanka, Roberto Carlos, Amavisca (Guti, 62′), Jaime (Zé Roberto, 62′), Seedorf (Dani, 81′), Suker, Mijatović |
second Leg: The Santiago Bernabéu Roars
Three days later, the stage shifted to the santiago Bernabéu, and Real Madrid delivered a dominant performance, winning 4-1.Raúl was the star of the show, scoring twice (42nd and 54th minutes) to turn the tide of the tie. Mijatović (58th minute) and Seedorf (65th minute) added to the tally, sealing the victory. Barcelona managed a consolation goal through Giovanni in the 80th minute, but it was too little, too late.
Lineups – second Leg
| real Madrid | barcelona |
|---|---|
| Cañizares, Panucci, Iron, Karanka, Roberto Carlos, Zé Roberto (sanchís, 82′), guti (Jaime, 63′), Seedorf, Suker (Víctor, 73′), Mijatović, Raúl | Hesp, Ferrer, Reiziger, Abelardo, Sergi, Figo, Amor (ciric, 57′), Giovanni, Guardiola, sonny Anderson (Dugarry, 68′), Rivaldo |