Overview
- The four-team mini-tournament starts in Jeddah with Barcelona vs. Athletic on Wednesday, January 7 and Real Madrid vs. Atlético on Thursday, January 8 at King Abdullah Sports City, with ties going straight to penalties if level.
- Broadcasts include Movistar+ in Spain, América TV and DSports in parts of Latin America, and ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN Deportes in the United States.
- RFEF president Rafael Louzán has indicated advanced talks to extend Saudi hosting to 2034 and to include the women's Supercopa, with an announcement possible this week.
- The 2019 relocation agreement is under judicial investigation led by Judge Delia Rodrigo, with Luis Rubiales and Gerard Piqué formally investigated and progress paused awaiting Saudi legal assistance; Kosmos’s commission is reported at €24 million.
- Barcelona arrive as defending champions and widely viewed favorites, while Athletic have named a 25-player traveling squad and are scheduled to reach Jeddah on Tuesday night.