For the fourth consecutive edition, the Supercopa de España culminates in an El Clásico featuring Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona triumphed over Athletic Club with a convincing 5-0 in the semifinals, while Real Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid with a 2-1 victory, marking Xabi Alonso’s inaugural season as manager with a potential silverware.
The recent trends indicate that the last four champions of the Supercopa have proceeded to win La Liga by season’s end, adding intensity as Barcelona leads the La Liga table by four points. A victory for Real Madrid could disrupt their rivals psychologically. Here’s what to keep an eye on during the match:
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, January 11
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Alinma Bank Stadium, King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Broadcast: ABC | Live stream via Fubo
- Odds: Barcelona -105; Draw +290; Real Madrid +250
Predicted Lineups
Injuries may influence the strategies of both teams, particularly concerning Kylian Mbappe, whose participation appears uncertain due to a knee injury. For Barcelona, the lineup may include Joan Garcia, Alejandro Balde, Pau Cubarsi, and others, while Real Madrid could see Thibaut Courtois, Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, and their stars like Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.
As the match approaches, the spotlight will additionally be on Rodrygo, who has shown his capacity to deliver critical goals. Meanwhile, Garcia, having switched from Espanyol to become Barcelona’s primary goalkeeper, will have to face his counterpart Courtois, who maintains his elite form.
The encounter promises to serve as a thrilling conclusion to one of soccer’s most storied rivalries, with championship aspirations at stake.
