Overview
- Kick-off is Sunday in Jeddah at 19:00 GMT (2 p.m. ET) at King Abdullah Sports City, marking a fourth straight Supercopa final between the rivals.
- Barcelona arrive as defending champions after a 5-0 semifinal win over Athletic Club and a nine-game winning run, with Lamine Yamal cleared to start.
- Real Madrid brought Mbappé after knee recovery work, and Xabi Alonso said his chances of playing are equal to those of other available players.
- Madrid’s defense faces late checks on Antonio Rüdiger, Raúl Asencio and Rodrygo, with Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras among options if starters miss out.
- A trophy would be Alonso’s first at Madrid and is widely viewed as important for his standing, as recent Supercopa winners have often gone on to win LaLiga.