Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Spanish Super Cup 2025-26 final

Los Blancos have already defeated Barca once this season.

FC Barcelona are all set to battle it out against Real Madrid in the final contest of the 2025-26 Super Copa de España. This is going to be an intense El Clásico, taking place at the King Abdullah Sports City.

The Hansi Flick-led side ran riot against Athletic Club Bilbao. They secured a 5-0 win in what was a top performance by them.

Barcelona are doing really well at the moment and will be looking to retain the Spanish Super Cup title. Having won the competition 15 times, the Blaugrana are the record winners of the tournament.

Real Madrid are coming in after outplaying Atletico Madrid in the Super Copa de España semi-final. It was a good performance by the Xabi Alonso-led side. Los Blancos have once defeated Barca this season and will be looking to put up another top show.

However, it is not going to be a straightforward contest for them. They must come up with their top efforts if they want to outplay the in-form FC Barcelona.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
• Date: Monday, January 12
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, Jan 11; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Jose Munuera
• VAR: In use

Form:

Barcelona: W-W-W-W-W

Real Madrid: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Raphinha is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence. He looks in good touch and is coming in after scoring an important brace in the previous game. The 29-year-old will be looking to put up another top show and lead Barcelona to their first trophy of the year. He is going to create some major issues for Los Blancos.

Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)

Federico Valverde came up with an all-around performance for Real Madrid in the previous fixture. He netted from a free-kick and also provided an assist. Valverde will be looking to step up his game so that he can help control the game.

A top performance from him can once again prove to be an important one.

🧭 A mere 108 km/h@fedeevalverde pic.twitter.com/eXurBSrZrT

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 8, 2026

Match Facts

• Barcelona are on a nine-match unbeaten run.
• Real Madrid are on a five-match winning streak.
• The Blaugrana have won four of the last five El Clásicos.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win
• Rodrygo to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Gavi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Andreas Christensen are not going to be in action for Barcelona. They are injured. Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Real Madrid will be without the services of Eder Militao as he is injured, and Brahim Diaz due to his national team duty for the AFCON 2025 games. Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger are not yet confirmed to be part of the playing XI.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 262

Barcelona won: 104

Real Madrid won: 107

Draws: 51

Predicted Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Joan García (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Lopez, Rashford; Torres

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vini Jr., Garcia

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense El Clásico, where the winner will secure a trophy. Real Madrid are likely to come out on top to outplay Barcelona in their upcoming Spanish Super Cup clash.

Prediction: Barca 2-3 Real Madrid

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: ESPN

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