Real Madrid and Barcelona Set for Supercopa Final Showdown in Saudi Arabia
The iconic rivals clash in Jeddah, with both teams seeking momentum for the rest of the season and a chance to claim the Spanish Super Cup title.
- Real Madrid and Barcelona will face off in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the importance of defensive balance and learning from their 4-0 loss to Barcelona earlier this season.
- Barcelona's Dani Olmo is available to play after a temporary registration, but coach Hansi Flick may stick with Gavi, who impressed in the semifinal win against Athletic Bilbao.
- Madrid's attacking stars, including Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, have been key to their recent form, but defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern.
- This marks the third consecutive season the two teams meet in the Supercopa final, with both clubs viewing the match as a potential springboard for the remainder of their campaigns.