FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, El Clásico Supercup Final: Preview, H2H stats, when and where to watch in India?

Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, will aim for a record 16th title after a dominant 5-0 semi-final win, while Real Madrid, under Xabi Alonso, seeks revenge following last year's 5-2 defeat.

This will be the fourth consecutive Spanish Supercup final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Image | Real Madrid on X

The footballing world turns its eyes to the King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia on this Sunday, as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in the final of the 2026 Supercopa de España. This marks the fourth consecutive year these two titans have met in the Super Cup final, a testament to their enduring dominance in Spanish football. The stakes are characteristically high. Barcelona, the current holders and La Liga leaders, are chasing a record-extending 16th title. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, led by the tactical mind of Xabi Alonso, is desperate for revenge after a bruising 5-2 defeat in last year’s final.

Match details

Match: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Supercopa de Espana 2026 final

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026.

Tine: 12.30 AM IST

Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Where can I watch the FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Supercopa de Espana 2026 final match online?

Football fans in India can watch the FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Supercopa de Espana 2026 final on SonyLIV via OTTplay Premium.

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Head-to-head stats

While Madrid holds the all-time official edge, the Supercopa has recently been a playground for the Catalans. This will be the 263rd competitive El Clásico. Real Madrid won the most recent meeting in La Liga back in October, but they have lost two of the last three Supercup finals to Barcelona.

Preview

Barcelona enters the final in imperious form following a 5-0 demolition of Athletic Club in the semi-finals. Hansi Flick’s side has become a goal-scoring machine, blending the youthful exuberance of Lamine Yamal with the clinical veteran presence of Robert Lewandowski.

Flick rotated his squad during the semi-final, resting several "big-hitters," meaning the Blaugrana should be at peak physical fitness for tomorrow’s 10:00 PM local kick-off.

Real Madrid’s path was more arduous, requiring a hard-fought 2-1 victory over city rivals Atlético Madrid. The headline for Los Blancos is the fitness of Kylian Mbappé.

After missing the semi-final with a knee injury, the Frenchman has traveled to Jeddah and is expected to lead the line.

Madrid’s strategy will likely hinge on their elite transition game, utilizing the speed of Vinícius Júnior and the late arrivals of Jude Bellingham to catch a high-pressing Barca defense off guard.

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Team news and possible XIs

FC Barcelona: Hansi Flick remains without long-term absentees Gavi Marc-André ter Stegen, and Andreas Christensen.

However, the return of Ronald Araújo to the bench provides a massive boost, though Eric García is expected to keep his spot in the starting XI following a solid semi-final display.

Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso has defensive concerns with Antonio Rüdiger and Raúl Asencio facing late fitness tests.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Éder Militão remain sidelined. The return of Mbappé is the primary tactical shift, likely pushing Rodrygo to a wider role or the bench.

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