2011 Supercopa de España: Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid
The 2011 Supercopa de España served as a high-stakes curtain-raiser for the Spanish football season, pitting the nation's two most successful clubs against one another. This prestigious two-legged trophy match featured FC Barcelona, the 2010–11 La Liga champions, and Real Madrid, the winners of the 2010–11 Copa del Rey.
Across two intense encounters in August 2011, Barcelona ultimately secured a 5–4 aggregate victory—the total combined score of both matches—to claim their record-extending tenth Supercopa de España title.
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Key Facts
- Winner: FC Barcelona (5–4 on aggregate)
- Dates: 14 and 17 August 2011
- Venues: Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid) and Camp Nou (Barcelona)
- Total Goals: 9 goals scored across two legs
- Record: Barcelona's 10th Supercopa de España title
The First Leg: A Stalemate in Madrid
The opening clash took place on 14 August 2011 at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. Under clear skies and a temperature of 31 °C (88 °F), 80,000 spectators witnessed a tightly contested 2–2 draw. The match was officiated by referee Fernando Teixeira Vitienes.
Real Madrid took an early lead through Mesut Özil in the 13th minute, but Barcelona responded with goals from David Villa (36') and Lionel Messi (45+1'). Xabi Alonso managed to equalize for the home side in the 54th minute, leaving the tie perfectly balanced heading into the second leg.
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The Second Leg: Decisive Action at Camp Nou
The deciding match was held on 17 August 2011 at the Camp Nou in Barcelona, with a massive crowd of 92,965 in attendance. The weather was partly cloudy and cooler, at 26 °C (79 °F), with David Fernández Borbalán serving as the referee.
Barcelona seized control early when Andrés Iniesta scored in the 15th minute. While Cristiano Ronaldo equalized for Real Madrid in the 20th minute, Lionel Messi proved decisive, scoring in the 45th minute and adding a final sealer in the 88th minute. Despite a late goal from Karim Benzema in the 82nd minute, Barcelona held on for a 3–2 victory on the night.
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Match Summary
| Leg | Date | Venue | Score | Key Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Leg | 14 August 2011 | Santiago Bernabéu | Real Madrid 2–2 Barcelona | Özil, Alonso / Villa, Messi |
| Second Leg | 17 August 2011 | Camp Nou | Barcelona 3–2 Real Madrid | Iniesta, Messi (2) / Ronaldo, Benzema |
| Aggregate | - | - | Barcelona 5–4 Real Madrid | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2011 Supercopa de España?
FC Barcelona won the title, defeating Real Madrid with a total aggregate score of 5–4.
How many titles had Barcelona won up to 2011?
With this victory, FC Barcelona extended their record to ten Supercopa de España titles.
Who were the managers of the two teams?
FC Barcelona was managed by Pep Guardiola, and Real Madrid was managed by José Mourinho.
Which players scored for Barcelona across both legs?
The goals for Barcelona were scored by Lionel Messi (3 goals), David Villa (1 goal), and Andrés Iniesta (1 goal).
Where were the two matches played?
The first leg was played at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, and the second leg was played at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.