Barcelona thumped Clasico rivals Real Madrid to win the Spanish Supercopa, but more than the result, it showed how Hansi Flick's side can bridge the gap in LaLiga while Carlo Ancelotti must fix his star-studded team.

Barcelona had a dream final, defeating Real Madrid (2-5) and winning their first title in two years, scoring four first-half goals to settle a wild game despite being reduced to 10 men after Wojciech Szczesny’s dismissal in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana on Sunday served as another resounding statement in a rivalry that has increasingly tilted in the Blaugrana’s favour. The gulf