Barcelona and Real Madrid, the two most successful clubs in the history of the Spanish Super Cup, will once again decide the title this Sunday (11), at 7 pm (UK time), in Saudi Arabia.
The rivalry reaches another milestone as the teams meet in the final for the third consecutive edition of the competition, all played in Jeddah since the tournament adopted its new format.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Recent Finals Balance the Rivalry
This will also be the third straight Spanish Super Cup final between the two giants.
- In 2024, Real Madrid dominated Barcelona with a 4–1 victory.
- In 2025, Barça responded emphatically, lifting the trophy after a 5–2 win.
The repeated clashes underline the dominance of both clubs in Spanish football and their consistent presence in decisive matches.
Barcelona Is the Most Successful Club in the Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona currently tops the all-time list of champions with 15 titles, holding a two-trophy advantage over Real Madrid, which has 13 titles.
Behind them, Deportivo La Coruña and Athletic Bilbao share third place, each with three trophies.
Complete List of Spanish Super Cup Champions
- Barcelona – 15 titles
(1983, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2025) - Real Madrid – 13 titles
(1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023) - Deportivo La Coruña – 3 titles
- Athletic Bilbao – 3 titles
- Atlético de Madrid – 2 titles
- Sevilla – 1 title
- Valencia – 1 title
- Mallorca – 1 title
- Real Sociedad – 1 title
- Zaragoza – 1 title
Evolution of the Spanish Super Cup Format
The Spanish Super Cup has been contested since 1982. Until 2018, the competition featured a two-legged tie between the La Liga champion and the Copa del Rey winner.
From 2019 onward, the tournament adopted a four-team format, including:
- La Liga champion and runner-up
- Copa del Rey champion and runner-up
This change increased competitiveness and transformed the Super Cup into a mini-tournament hosted abroad, currently in Saudi Arabia.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Spanish Super Cup Final
- Match: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
- Date: January 11, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM (UK time)
- Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
- Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero (ESP)
- Where to watch: ESPN and Disney+
Probable Lineups
Barcelona:
Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; De Jong, Pedri, Fermín López; Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres
Coach: Hansi Flick
Real Madrid:
Courtois; Valverde, Rüdiger, Asencio, Carreras; Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr., Mbappé (Gonzalo García)
Coach: Xabi Alonso
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
