Barcelona are champions of the Spanish Super Cup

Hansi Flick wins his first title of 2026.

Red card for De Jong

Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong is sent off for a foul on Mbappé.

Mbappé is now on for Real Madrid

In the 75th minute, Xabi Alonso takes off Gonzalo and brings on the French forward.

Goal for Barcelona! 

Raphinha grabs his brace in the 73rd minute to break the deadlock.

The final 45 minutes of the Supercopa are underway

Barcelona and Real Madrid return to the pitch.

A thrilling first half comes to an end in the Supercopa

 Barcelona and Real Madrid are tied 2–2 in Saudi Arabia.

Incredible, goal for Real Madrid! 

Gonzalo capitalizes on a rebound and levels the match just before halftime.

Goal for Barcelona! 

At 45+4', Robert Lewandowski finishes over the goalkeeper.

Goal for Real Madrid! 

Vinícius Jr. ends his 16-match goal drought and levels the Supercopa final.

Goal for Barcelona! 

In the 35th minute, Raphinha breaks into the box unmarked and finishes past Thibaut Courtois.

Barcelona and Real Madrid without clear chances

After 20 minutes, the Spanish Super Cup Final has produced no clear scoring opportunities.

The Barcelona vs Real Madrid match kicks off

The ball is rolling at King Abdullah Sports City in the Spanish Super Cup Final.

Line up of Barcelona 

Real Madrid's starting

Mbappé is on the bench 

The Spanish Super Cup once again features Barcelona and Real Madrid as protagonists, as the two giants clash this Sunday in Saudi Arabia. It will be the fourth consecutive final between the rivals in this competition, this time at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, with the Blaugrana arriving as favorites based on form, while Los Blancos face more questions than answers.

Managed by Hansi Flick, Barcelona booked their place in the final with a commanding win over Athletic Club, a performance that boosted confidence even without Lamine Yamal starting due to stomach issues. The expectation is that the young winger will return to the starting lineup for the decisive match.

Barcelona’s Confidence and Tactical Options

Unlike earlier stages of the season, Flick will have a much deeper squad at his disposal. Key players such as Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Joan García are all available, giving the coach greater flexibility both in his starting XI and from the bench.

One of the main decisions lies up front: whether to keep Ferran Torres, who scored in the semifinals, or restore Lewandowski to the lineup. In defense, Gerard Martín could regain his spot thanks to his pace, especially with a potential matchup against Kylian Mbappé, whose availability remains uncertain.

Barcelona are aiming to extend their domestic dominance after winning LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup last season, and view this final as a chance for revenge following their only Clásico defeat of the campaign.

Real Madrid’s Questions and the Mbappé Factor

The outlook is different for Real Madrid. Despite defeating Atlético de Madrid in the semifinals, the performance raised concerns. Xabi Alonso’s side conceded possession and chances, but prevailed thanks to an early free-kick goal from Fede Valverde and the strong form of Rodrygo, who ended the match with discomfort.

Fitness issues also surround Antonio Rüdiger, while David Alaba and Huijsen remain short of match rhythm. All eyes, however, are on Mbappé, who is recovering from a knee sprain. Xabi Alonso stressed that no unnecessary risks will be taken, leaving open whether the French star will start or be used as an impact substitute.

With a trophy on the line and the weight of El Clásico looming large, the Spanish Super Cup final promises intensity, star power, and decisions that could shape the immediate future of both teams.

Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
Venue: Alinma Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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