Overview
- Barcelona arrive in strong form after a 5-0 semifinal over Athletic, with Hansi Flick emphasizing the team’s collective plan and confirming Lamine Yamal is available.
- Real Madrid edged Atlético 2-1 to reach the final but have managed multiple fitness concerns, with recent knocks and returns from injury and scrutiny on Vinícius Jr.’s form.
- Mbappé missed the semifinal with a left knee lateral ligament issue, traveled to Jeddah on Friday, and his involvement will be decided post-training with medical input.
- The final is scheduled for Sunday, January 11 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, with José Luis Munuera Montero appointed as referee.
- Global broadcast coverage includes Movistar in Spain, ESPN/ABC and fuboTV in the United States, Sky in Mexico and Central America, and Flow, Win Sports and América TV in parts of South America.