The last time these two giants met in the Supercopa de España final in 2025, Barcelona dominated with a stunning 5-2 victory.
This time, both heavyweights return to Saudi Arabia for a blockbuster final with the first piece of silverware for 2026 on the line.
It is El Clásico action on Sunday, January 11, as Barcelona face Real Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Hansi Flick aims to defend his crown against a Real Madrid side now led by tactical mastermind Xabi Alonso.
📈 Team Form 📉
🔹 Barcelona: Top of La Liga with 49 points from 19 matches.
🔸 Real Madrid: Second in La Liga with 45 points from 19 games.
📊 Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Barcelona are on a nine-match winning streak, including a 5-0 thrashing of Athletic Club in the semi-final.
🔥 Real Madrid have won their last five matches, recently edging out Atletico Madrid 2-1 to reach the final.
🔥 Real Madrid lead the official competitive head-to-head with 106 wins to Barcelona’s 104.
🔥 The last meeting between the two ended in a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid at the Bernabéu in October 2025.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴 Barcelona| Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢:
Hansi Flick’s side enters the final in clinical form following their five-goal demolition of Athletic Club on Wednesday.
They have shown a ruthless edge in front of goal recently and will look to exploit their extra day of rest to overwhelm Madrid’s backline early.
With their star forwards firing on all cylinders, the Blaugrana aim to exert high pressure to secure back-to-back Supercopa titles.
⚪ Real Madrid | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴:
Xabi Alonso’s men demonstrated great resilience to grind out a 2-1 derby win over Atletico Madrid in a physically demanding semi-final.
Despite defensive injuries and uncertainty surrounding the fitness of key starters, Los Blancos remain dangerous on the transition through their world-class midfield.
They will be seeking revenge for last season’s heavy final defeat and recognise that a disciplined defensive performance is crucial to stopping the Barcelona attack.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴 Barcelona (possible):
Joan García, Koundé, García, Cubarsí, Balde, De Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Ferran Torres.
⚪ Real Madrid (possible):
Courtois, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr., Gonzalo.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Raphinha — The Brazilian is in peak form after netting a clinical brace in the semi-final demolition of Athletic Club.
✨ Federico Valverde — The Madrid captain scored a stunning long-range free kick in the semi-final and is the engine of Alonso’s midfield.
✨ Kylian Mbappé — After missing the semi-final with a knee sprain, his potential return for the final poses the primary threat to Barca’s high defensive line.
✨ Lamine Yamal — Having rested for most of the semi-final as a late substitute, the 18-year-old star is expected to be fresh and back in the starting lineup.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Barcelona/Home to win = 2.19
💵 Real Madrid/Away to win = 3.21
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.51
💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 2.41
This final is a collision of Spain’s elite: a high-flying Barcelona looking to assert dominance against a resilient Real Madrid hungry for silverware.
With a global audience watching, Jeddah is ready for another historic night of football between these two legendary rivals.
Who do you think will take the trophy? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Barcelona vs Real Madrid game here on MSport.
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