FC Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, with the two teams meeting in the competition’s final for the fourth consecutive time.
In the second El Clasico of the 2025/26 season, Real Madrid will seek revenge after losing 5-2 in last season’s Super Cup final, while Barcelona subsequently won the Copa del Rey and La Liga titles in a season dominated by their old rivals.
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this Blaugrana The game finds itself at the top of the league, but Madrid emerge victorious in their first El Clasico of the season, los blancos Won 2-1 at the Bernabeu in October.
Xavi Alonso has gone some way to stabilizing the side after a shaky start as Madrid manager, and a win tonight would certainly get his Bernabeu rebuild back on the right track as he faces one of the most important games of his tenure so far.
Here’s everything you need to know before the game.
When is the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match?
The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 11, at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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How can I watch it?
UK viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off at 7pm. Subscribers can also live stream matches online via discovery+.
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Team news
For Barcelona, Gavi, Andreas Christensen and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remain sidelined, with neither expected to return anytime soon. However, apart from these three, Hansi Flick has a full squad to choose from and Lamine Yamar is likely to return to the starting lineup for the final.
Kylian Mbappe remains Madrid’s most notable absentee, although Xabi Alonso said the Frenchman will travel to Saudi Arabia for the final. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eder Militao are still absent.
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Antonio Rudiger, Raul Asensio and Rodrygo are all doubts after being forced off in the win over Atletico Madrid. Rudiger appears to be the most likely to miss the game with a knee problem, although all three will undergo late fitness tests.
Expected lineup
Barcelona XI: Garcia; Conde, Kubalsi, Garcia, Balde; Pedri de Jong; Yamal, Rafinha, Lopez; Torres.
Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Huizen, Alaba, Carreras; Rodrigo, Camavinga, Chuameni, Bellingham; Mbappe, Winnie Jr.
