Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet in El Clásico to decide the Spanish Super Cup champion, and ahead of the match in Saudi Arabia, Laporta made it clear that the rivalry now goes far beyond the pitch.

Laporta Takes Aim at Real Madrid Ahead of the Super Cup

Speaking at an event in Jeddah, which was also attended by Rafael Louzán, president of the Spanish Football Federation, the Barcelona president admitted that relations between the two clubs are at their lowest point.

“Relations with Real Madrid are bad, they are broken. There are different issues that have pushed us apart. If we were already fierce and eternal rivals, now a situation has developed where the relationship is broken. That doesn’t mean there is no respect. As in life, everything can be repaired, but it depends on both sides,” Laporta said.

Laporta also addressed the absence of Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, from the event.

“Maximum respect and cordiality. I don’t know if Florentino is here — he didn’t attend the Federation event — but he is free to do whatever he wants. We have the utmost respect for our rival and its representatives.”

When Is the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final?

The match that will decide the Spanish Super Cup champion will be played on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
El Clásico will take place at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia, kicking off at 2:00 PM ET.

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