Barcelona v Real Madrid: Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia | OneFootball

Barcelona and Real Madrid will face each other this Sunday, January 11, starting at 16:00 (Argentinian time), at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, for the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final.

The tournament, which for the past few years has been played in January and outside of European territory due to a commercial agreement with the RFEF, will be officiated by José Luis Munuera Montero.

Barcelona arrives at the final after a crushing semifinal against Athletic Club, whom they thrashed 5-0 with a dominant first-half performance. Hansi Flick’s team imposed their style through possession and offensive intensity, with Raphinha as the standout player and a collective performance that confirmed the great moment the Catalan side is experiencing.

With the match quickly decided, the coach took the opportunity to rotate players and conserve energy, but left an image of solidity that positions them as a serious contender for the title.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, had a more challenging path to reach the decisive match. Xabi Alonso’s team overcame Atlético de Madrid 2-1 in a tense derby, where individual quality was key to maintaining the lead.

A free-kick goal by Federico Valverde opened the scoring and Rodrygo extended the lead before Alexander Sørloth pulled one back. The final stretch was tense for “Los Merengues,” who also finished with several injured players, although they managed to secure their spot in the final.

In the most recent encounters, the Catalans won last year’s final 5-2, while the last LaLiga meeting, in October, was a 2-1 win for the Whites at the Bernabéu.

All eyes will be on key players. For Barcelona, Lamine Yamal will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the semifinals, while Joan García will face a tough test in goal.

For Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr. will look to find the net again against his classic rival, while Gonzalo is expected to lead the attack due to the possible limited presence of Kylian Mbappé, who is likely to start on the bench after his injury.

Match Details

Probable lineups

Barcelona: Joan García; Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Alejandro Balde; Pedri, Frenkie de Jong; Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha; Ferran Torres. Coach: Hansi Flick.

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