Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to face each other in yet another decisive showdown, adding a new chapter to one of football’s greatest rivalries. This Sunday (11), Merengues and Culés will contest the Spanish Super Cup final, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm (UK time) at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Clásico final once again places silverware on the line—and history slightly favors the club from the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid Lead Head-to-Head Finals Record
According to data from Ogol and 365Scores, Real Madrid hold the advantage in official finals against Barcelona. Since their first title decider in the 1935/1936 season, Los Blancos have won 11 finals, while Barcelona have lifted the trophy on eight occasions.
The rivalry in finals began when Real Madrid defeated Barcelona to win the Copa del Presidente de la República in 1935/36. After a long gap, the teams met again in a final during the 1967/1968 season, when Barcelona claimed the Copa El Generalísimo. Real Madrid later responded by winning the same competition in 1973/1974.
From the 1980s onward, Clásico finals became more frequent, particularly in domestic cup competitions and the Spanish Super Cup, further intensifying the rivalry.
Spanish Super Cup Adds Another Chapter to El Clásico
Sunday’s final marks another high-stakes encounter between the two giants, with the Spanish Super Cup becoming a recurring battleground in recent years. Real Madrid’s recent success in finals gives them a psychological edge, but Barcelona’s young and dynamic squad promises a fiercely contested match.
Probable Lineups for the Spanish Super Cup Final
Real Madrid head into the final with doubts over Kylian Mbappé, who recently returned from injury and may start on the bench. A likely Real Madrid lineup includes:
Courtois; Valverde, Rüdiger, Raúl Asencio (Huijsen), Carreras; Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Camavinga; Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Gonzalo (Mbappé).
Barcelona, meanwhile, could start with an attacking trio led by Lamine Yamal, who was used as a substitute in the semi-final against Athletic Bilbao. The expected Barcelona lineup is:
Joan García; Koundé, Eric García, Cubarsí, Balde; Pedri, De Jong, Fermín López (Dani Olmo); Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres.
