Rafael Nogueira
Real Madrid are targeting their first piece of silverware of 2026 as they prepare to face Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final. With kick-off set for 21:00 CET in Jeddah, both sides have now confirmed their starting line-ups for another high-stakes edition of El Clásico.
Real Madrid Starting XI
Xabi Alonso has named a balanced and dynamic XI, blending control in midfield with pace and creativity in attack:
Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Güler; Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo
Substitutes: Lunin, Carvajal, Alaba, Fran García, Rüdiger, Jiménez, Thiago, Ceballos, Mastantuono, Mbappé, Gonzalo García
Jude Bellingham once again operates in an advanced role, while Vinícius and Rodrygo provide width and direct threat. The major talking point from the bench is the presence of Kylian Mbappé, whose potential introduction could dramatically shift the game late on.
Barcelona Starting XI
Barcelona arrive in confident mood and line up with a fluid, possession-heavy system:
J. García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; De Jong, Pedri, Fermín; Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski
Substitutes: Szczęsny, Ter Stegen, Gerard Martín, Casadó, Bernal, Olmo, Dro, Tommy, Roony, Rashford, Ferran Torres
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha flank Robert Lewandowski, offering pace and creativity around the penalty area, while the midfield trio of De Jong and Pedri ensures control and tempo in possession.
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Match Context and Key Storylines
This final marks the fourth consecutive Spanish Supercopa showdown between Barcelona and Real Madrid, underlining their continued dominance in Spanish football. Barcelona enter the clash after a commanding 5–0 semi-final win over Athletic Club, while Real Madrid booked their place with a hard-fought victory over Atlético Madrid.
With the season’s first major trophy on the line and elite talent across both benches, this Clásico promises tactical intrigue, individual brilliance, and potentially decisive moments from the substitutes’ bench.