📆 New date and new venue, changes for the 2027 Spanish Super Cup 🇶🇦 | OneFootball

The Spanish Super Cup will undergo a radical change in its next edition. As reported by the newspaper MARCA this Thursday, the tournament will abandon its usual schedule to move to the month of February. This decision represents a strategic shift in the organization of the competition, which seeks to adapt to the new demands of the international calendar.

The main reason for this move is the celebration of the Asian Cup, which will take place in Saudi Arabia next year. With the dates and logistical space coinciding, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) had to find a reliable alternative to host the tournament where the first major title of the year is decided.

Finally, Qatar has been chosen as the host country. The state-of-the-art sports infrastructure and previous experience in organizing major events were decisive. Thus, the Gulf country secures the rights to a tournament that continues to expand its commercial boundaries.

Before finalizing the agreement with Qatar, the RFEF seriously considered other international alternatives. Among them, the United States emerged as a strong candidate due to the North American market's interest in Spanish football. However, the economic and logistical conditions in Qatar ultimately tipped the balance.

This shift to February will require a restructuring of the LaLiga and Copa del Rey schedules. The participating clubs will need to adjust their preparation to arrive in optimal condition for this event in the Gulf. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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