All the key details ahead of the Supercopa de España final in Saudi Arabia
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Supercopa de España final on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in what is one of the year’s earliest and most anticipated El Clásico showdowns. The match takes place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with both teams vying for the first piece of silverware of the season.
Barcelona head into the final as defending Supercopa champions and in outstanding form. Under head coach Hansi Flick, Barça have been dominant in recent weeks, winning nine games in a row across all competitions and cruising through their semi-final with a convincing 5-0 win over Athletic Club.
Real Madrid’s path to the final was less straightforward. Los Blancos beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their semi-final to secure their spot in Sunday’s clash. Madrid will be targeting their first trophy of the season as they aim to put behind their rocky LaLiga form under head coach Xabi Alonso.
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Hansi Flick y Xabi Alonso posan con el trofeo por el que @FCBarcelona_es y @realmadrid lucharán mañana en Yeda.#superSupercopa pic.twitter.com/lHbzY4aBJH
— RFEF (@rfef) January 10, 2026
Form guide: How the teams go into the final
Barcelona’s recent run has seen them press home their advantage at the top of LaLiga, building rhythm and confidence ahead of this final. Their high-intensity play and attacking depth make them a formidable opponent in a one-off fixture like this Supercopa final.
Flick, famously, has won every final he has ever coached, and has beaten Madrid on all four occasions in which he has been in the dugout. The German was suspended for the 2-1 defeat in LaLiga earlier this season.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have shown resilience but less consistency. After defeating Atletico, Madrid’s performances have displayed fighting qualities but also vulnerabilities that Barcelona will look to exploit.
The league meeting earlier this season saw Real Madrid move seven points top of their rivals, only to fall four points behind them at the midway point of the campaign.
Barcelona-Real Madrid H2H
The recent El Clásico history between these clubs illustrates how unpredictable this fixture can be. The last ten meetings between the two sides have resulted in six wins for Barcelona, and four for Real Madrid.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid in all four meetings during the 2024/25 season, which put an end to a three-win run for Los Blancos. The most recent clash in LaLiga in October last year saw Madrid manage to breach Barça’s high line and claim an important win.
Team news
Barcelona will be missing Gavi, Andreas Christensen and Marc-André ter Stegen through injury, but they have regained fitness in key areas and could field a near-full strength squad otherwise. Reports suggest Lamine Yamal could return to the starting line-up after a brief absence.
Real Madrid face their own selection questions. Kylian Mbappé is a doubt but travelled with the squad, and Xabi Alonso could take a “controlled risk” with his fitness in a bid to bolster Madrid’s attacking options.
When and where to watch in US & UK
For fans in the United States, the Supercopa de España final kicks off at 2:00 p.m. ET and is being broadcast live on ABC and ESPN Deportes, with coverage beginning during pre-game build-up. Streaming is available on the ESPN App for authenticated subscribers.
In the United Kingdom, the match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. GMT and will be shown live on TNT Sports 1, with streaming available via discovery+ for subscribers.
Wherever you are watching, this El Clásico Supercopa final promises a high-stakes encounter between two of world football’s most celebrated rivals at the start of the 2026 football calendar.