Sun Jan 11 16:00:00 UTC 2026: ### Barcelona and Real Madrid Clash in Saudi Arabia for Supercopa Glory
The Story:
For the seventh consecutive year, the Spanish Supercopa is being held in Saudi Arabia, and for the fourth straight time, it features a final between Real Madrid and Barcelona. In the 2026 edition, Barcelona, fresh off victories in La Liga and the Copa del Rey, faced Real Madrid, the runners-up in both competitions. Barcelona advanced by thrashing Athletic 5-0, while Real Madrid narrowly defeated Atlético de Madrid 2-1 in their respective semi-finals. The article provides live updates during the match.
Key Points:
- The Supercopa de España final 2026 is held in Saudi Arabia.
- Barcelona defeated Athletic 5-0 in the semi-final.
- Real Madrid defeated Atlético de Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final.
- Raphinha scored for Barcelona in the 36th minute.
- The match marks the 263rd “El Clásico,” with Real Madrid holding a slight historical advantage.
- Barcelona beat Real Madrid in the 2025 Supercopa de España final by 5-2.
Key Takeaways:
- The Spanish Supercopa continues its lucrative, yet controversial, run in Saudi Arabia.
- “El Clásico” maintains its global appeal, drawing significant attention even when played outside of Spain.
- Raphinha continues to be a key player for Barcelona in Supercopa matches, repeating his scoring success from 2025.
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