Overview
- The Supercopa de España final kicks off Sunday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, with José Luis Munuera Montero officiating and TV coverage varying by market including Movistar+ and Flow.
- Barcelona arrive after a 5-0 semifinal over Athletic Club, while Real Madrid advanced 2-1 against Atlético in a bruising derby that left several players nursing knocks.
- Xabi Alonso said Mbappé is "much better" after joining the squad late and that his involvement will be a "measured" decision taken after training with input from medical staff.
- Jesús Calleja withdrew from Dakar 2026 following a high-speed rollover in Stage 5 that left him with shoulder and other non–life-threatening injuries, renewing complaints about starting-order and dust-related risks in discussions with race officials.
- Argentina’s Luciano Benavides (KTM) won the Stage 5 motorcycle special between AlUla and Hail, his first of this edition, cutting his deficit in the overall Motos standings to under six minutes.