Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

LaLiga heavyweights renew classic rivalry in Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia

Barcelona and Real Madrid clash this weekend in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Now they meet again for the first time in 2026 and second time this season, following Los Blancos’ 2-1 home victory in LaLiga back in October in which Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe netted either side of a Fermin Lopez leveller at the Bernabeu.

As so often in this famous and feisty rivalry, it was a game littered with incidents and controversy, with Pedri and Andriy Lunin - who was on the Madrid bench - both sent off during furious scenes late on.

Defending champions Barcelona currently lead Real Madrid by four points at the LaLiga summit having won their last nine matches across all competitions under Hansi Flick, while opposite number Xabi Alonso had been under real pressure just months into the job before a recent run of five successive victories.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Barcelona vs Real Madrid is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Sunday January 11, 2026. That is 8pm in Spain and 10pm local time in Saudi Arabia.

The final will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.

Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7pm.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid team news

Barcelona remain without the injured trio of Gavi, Andreas Christensen and Marc-Andre ter Stegen, all three of whom will be present in the stands on Sunday night to offer team-mates their support during the final.

For Real Madrid, superstar forward Mbappe missed the semi-final win over Atletico and last weekend’s 5-1 thrashing of Real Betis in LaLiga with a persistent left knee issue later diagnosed as a sprain.

However, the Frenchman has since improved and flown out to Jeddah, with Alonso confident that he will be able to play in a major boost to his side’s chances.

Arrival: Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has flown out to Saudi Arabia ahead of the final

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Rodrygo, Antonio Rudiger and Raul Asencio all picked up knocks against Atletico and will be assessed, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eder Militao are still sidelined.

Brahim Diaz is away at the Africa Cup of Nations with hosts Morocco, meanwhile.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction

El Clasico is always an enthralling, must-watch event, but even more so when both teams are in a rich vein of form.

Expect drama, controversy, talking points, cards and goals aplenty as always, with momentum swinging sharply and constantly throughout the course of a pulsating 90 minutes that could easily end up being 120 and the agonising lottery of a penalty shootout.

Mbappe’s return would give Madrid a potentially crucial lift, but Barca are so ruthless and efficient at the moment, as Athletic Club found out to their cost in midweek, we’re backing them to come out on top again in a close, hard-fought thriller - clinching a record-extending 16th Supercopa crown in the process.

Barcelona to win, 3-2.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 5-2 in last year’s Super Cup final, having been brushed aside 4-1 12 months earlier and won the 2023 edition 3-1 against the same opponents.

Barcelona wins: 129

Real Madrid wins: 112

Draws: 64

Barcelona vs Real Madrid match odds

Barcelona to win: 19/20

Real Madrid to win: 23/20

Draw: 29/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).