Sunday's Supercopa win is a huge confidence boost for Barcelona, while also shining a light on what's wrong with Madrid. Plus: Man United's performance means more than their FA Cup win over Arsenal.

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

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.