Upcoming: The 2026 Supercoupe d’Espagne final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelone is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This match officially pits the two Spanish football giants against each other for the trophy, with multiple clubs advancing through the earlier rounds of the competition to reach this stage.
Real Madrid secured their place in the final after defeating Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the Super Cup semifinal match earlier in the week. Goals from Federico Valverde and Rodrygo ensured Los Blancos progressed past their domestic rivals to set up the meeting with Barcelone in the title decider.
FC Barcelone advanced to the final with a commanding 5-0 victory over Athletic Club in their semifinal encounter, dominating the match from the opening whistle and securing their place in the Supercoupe d’Espagne final against Real Madrid.
The match marks the 42nd edition of the Supercoupe d’Espagne and continues the recent trend of El Clásico showdowns in this competition, with both clubs having met multiple times in recent Super Cup finals. Barcelona enter the match as the holders of the title, having won the previous Supercup, while Real Madrid aim to claim another trophy following their semifinal success.
Kick-off is officially scheduled for 19:00 UTC on January 11, and the game will be broadcast internationally through various live streaming and television partners. Both teams have named their confirmed lineups, though last-minute changes remain possible before the match begins.
Officials for the final have been announced, with referee José Luis Munuera Montero appointed to oversee the match, supported by an officiating team prepared for the high-profile El Clásico encounter.
At this stage, the event remains upcoming and all preparations are underway for the fixture, with final team selections and tactical plans expected to be confirmed in the hours leading up to kick-off.
Sources
2026 Supercopa de España final – Wikipedia
Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up El Clásico in Super Cup final – Reuters
Barcelona vs Real Madrid lineups confirmed – Managing Madrid
Barcelona thrashes Athletic Club to reach final – Barca Blaugranes
Live updates on El Clásico Supercopa final – Al Jazeera