Overview
- Barcelona meet Real Madrid on January 12 at King Abdullah Sports City after respective 5-0 and 2-1 semifinal wins.
- Kylian Mbappé has arrived in Saudi Arabia, trained with the squad, and will be assessed to decide whether he starts or plays limited minutes.
- Hansi Flick emphasizes tactical continuity and is expected to restore Lamine Yamal to the starting lineup after the youngster began the semi-final on the bench.
- Real Madrid are still monitoring defensive availability, with Raúl Asencio cleared to train and uncertainty remaining over Antonio Rüdiger and Rodrygo.
- Barcelona enter in strong form under Flick, who has never lost a final as a manager, after routing Madrid 5-2 in last season’s Supercopa decider.