Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid, Super Copa de España, semi-final: Preview, when and where to watch in India?
The Supercopa de España semi-final features a thrilling clash between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, taking place on January 9 at Al-Inma Stadium.
Real Madrid will be confident to face Atletico de Madrid after their 5-1 win over Real Betis in LaLiga.
Last Updated: 06.43 PM, Jan 07, 2026
The intensity of the Spanish capital moves to the Middle East as Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid clash in a high-stakes Supercopa de España semi-final. With new faces, legendary rivalries, and the first trophy of the Xabi Alonso era at stake for Real Madrid, this "Derbi Madrileño" at the Al-Inma Stadium is set to be an explosive encounter.
Match details
Match: Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid, Super Copa de España, semi-final
Dates: January 9
Venue: 12.30 AM IST
Where can I watch Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid, Super Copa de España, semi-final online?
Football fans in India can watch the Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid, Super Copa de España, semi-final on SonyLIV, via OTTplay Premium.
Preview
The shadow of September’s meeting hangs heavy over this fixture. Atlético Madrid stunned the world by dismantling Real Madrid 5-2 at the Metropolitano earlier this season, a result that remains Real's most painful defeat of the campaign.
Diego Simeone’s side enters this match unbeaten in five games, looking to prove that their dominance in the derby is no fluke.
Real Madrid, however, is a different beast under Xabi Alonso. Having replaced Carlo Ancelotti last summer, Alonso has led Los Blancos to four consecutive wins.
They arrive in Jeddah fresh off a 5-1 thrashing of Real Betis, fueled by the emergence of a new superstar academy graduate and a tactical flexibility that has made them favorites for the title.
Team news
The headline news for Real Madrid is the absence of Kylian Mbappé, who remains in Spain to recover from a knee injury. However, the spotlight has shifted to 21-year-old Gonzalo García, who became the youngest player in the 21st century to score a "perfect" La Liga hat-trick last weekend.
He is expected to lead the line alongside Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. In defense, Dean Huijsen is a doubt, while Éder Militão is officially out.
Atlético Madrid is also dealing with significant fitness issues. Clement Lenglet and Nicolas Gonzalez are definitely out, while midfield engine Pablo Barrios is a major doubt after a calf injury.
This could pave the way for Conor Gallagher to make his first Supercopa start. The attack remains Atleti's greatest strength, with the partnership of Alexander Sørloth and Julián Álvarez proving to be one of the most lethal in Europe.
Head-to-head stats
3 Wins4 Wins (3 Draws)Last Meeting5-2 Win (Sept 2025)-Supercopa Titles213Form (Last 5)W D W W WW W W W LLast 10 Derbies
Predicted lineups
Atlético de Madrid (4-4-2): J. Oblak, M. Llorente, Pubill, D. Hancko, M. Ruggeri, G. Simeone, J. Cardoso, Koke, A. Baena, A. Sørloth, J. Álvarez.
Real Madrid (4-3-3): T. Courtois, F. Valverde, R. Asencio, A. Rüdiger, Á. Carreras, Rodrygo, E. Camavinga, A. Tchouaméni, J. Bellingham, G. García, Vinícius Jr.