Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: summary, score, goals, highlights | El Clásico, Spanish Super Cup Final

First silverware of the season goes to Barça

FC Barcelona retain the Super Cup

And now, Ronald Araujo will lift the famous trophy....

The Uruguayan lifts the cup as the ticker tape drowns the FC Barcelona squad on the centre stage.

An impressive fireworks show along with the inevitable ‘We Are the Champions’ (Queen) rings out.

Florentino Perez, Joan Laporta, Rafael Louzan and local dignitaries are on the stage as part of the award ceremony.

Long faces on the Madrid players who now turn their thoughts to LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.

Now, it is the turn of beaten finalists again as Los Blancos are awarded their consolation medals.

The presentation ceremony is now underway with the match officials getting their medals. 

What a game... a final that had everything....

A bitter blow for Real Madrid to lose to their bitter rivals.

What will be the fallout for Xabi Alonso ? Time will tell, but the showing from his side in the second half was so much better after a lacklustre first 45.

Congratulations to FC Barcelona who, on the night were probably the better side. 

A solid performance from Pedri, Lamine Yamal and an exquisite showing from Raphinha.

2026 Super Cup winners

The whistle sounds and FC Barcelona are 2026 Spanish Super Cup champions.

We've played over seven minutes of added time as Courtis comes up for a last gasp corner.

Another header from Madrid and, once again headed straight at Garcia from Asencio.

Carreras can win this but no.... the former Benfica man hits the ball straight at Garcia and that was the chance for Los Blancos.

A huge left-off for Barça.

Rashford is through and can put this out of sight....

The English striker heads for goal and that is a poor strike as he screws the ball wide.

Araujo is a late, late sub for Barcelona and he replaces Lamine Yamal.

Barça looking to close the game out and win back to back Super Cups for the first time since 2011.

So, Barcelona must play out added time with just ten men as five minutes of added time have been confirmed.

De Jong is red carded for a rash challenge on Mbappé.

Munuera Montero didn't think twice and immediatly awarded then red. 

Could defeat here lead to the end of the line for Xabi Alonso?

It would be cruel for the former Leverkusen coach but such is the pressure and demands at the likes of Real Madrid.

Rashford breaks free but a loose touch sees the former Man United man run out of space.

We've yet to see Mbappé in action.

Time is slipping away for Xabi Alonso's men.

Pedri with a blatant shirt pull grabs Rodrygo and the Canary Islander takes one for the team.

That third Barça goal seems to have really rocked Real Madrid as they struggle to lay a glove on their Catalan rivals.

Five minutes plus stoppage time remain.

Carreras yellow carded for a pull on LamineYamal.

Ceballos and Mastantuono on for Madrid.

Making way are Camavinga and Vini

Changes for Barça:

Rashford on for Raphinha 

Lamine Yamal teasing the Madrid players as he dances past Carreras and Alaba... the final ball was poor but a moment of class from the young Barça star.

Dani Olmo goes close but the ball is wide of the target and poses no problems for Courtois.

Just under ten minutes left now for Real Madrid as Dani Ceballos is ready to enter the fray.

Real Madrid have had to come from behind twice in this Super Cup final, can they do it a third time ?

Less than 15 minutes remain in Jeddah as FC Barcelona look to retain possession and make the opposition chase things down.

Gonzalo Garcia and Huijsen are replaced by Mbappé and David Alaba

Barcelona take the lead again

Solid save from Courtois denying Lamine Yamal from close range.

The tempo has dropped ever so slightly with tired legs inevitably becoming a factor.

Mbappé now warming up on Madrid bench.

Just over 20 minutes remain in Jeddah.

Chances at a premium as things stand but Real Madrid have really made a fist of things in this second 45'.

Vinicius takes the captains armband as the Uruguayan exits the pitch.

Arda Guler on for Valverde

Changes for Barça:

Dani Olmo and Ferran on for Fermin Lopez and Lewandowski

A very different final now with Madrid very much back in the mix.

We need a goal otherwise the winner of the Super Cup will be decided from the penalty spot.

First card of the night is awarded to Asencio.

A rash challenge from the Madrid man as he scythes into Pedri with no effort to play the ball.

Valverde could be booked too as he shoves Raphinha.

Confirmed: Asencio, Eric Garcia and Valverde are all cautioned.

The showing from Los Blancos is so much better in this second half.

Vinicius is enjoying himself with his confidence boosted by his first goal in months.

Barça free and Raphinha dinks the ball over the bar.

Vini goes close with a fine right footed strike as Joan Garcia spills the ball back into open play and at the second bite, the Brazilian striker drills the ball high and wide.

The second half beginning in a manner very reminiscent of the first with Barcelona enjoying swathes of possession as Madrid look to find Vini Jr. to launch counter attacks.

Just a reminder that there will be no extra time in the Spanish Super Cup if the match is level after 90 minutes.

Starting with the 2025 edition (and continuing in 2026), the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) updated the rules to eliminate the 30-minute extra time period. If the scores are tied at the end of regulation, the match proceeds directly to a penalty shootout.

Second half is moments away with the teams back on the field of play.

Madrid will kick-off and just to add that there have been no changes at the interval.

FC Barcelona will be annoyed to head into the interval level in a half they have dominated and reduced Madrid to playing on the counter attack.

Bossing possession, it felt that the opening goal for the Catalan side was always on the cards and Raphinha got the breakthrough in the 36rd minute.

It was in added time when the game lost all semblance of shape and organisation as a fine solo effort from Vinicius drew Madrid level.

In the next passage of play, a sumptuous finish from Lewandowski made it 2-1 for the Azulgrana and then a minute later Gonzalo Garcia stabbed the ball home with the assistance of the crossbar to draw Xabi Alonso's men level at the break.

All square in Jeddah

Three goals in the space of five minutes.

Vini makes it 1-1, Lewandowski makes to 2-1 and then in the next passage of play, Gonzalo draws the game.

Wow...what a crazy end to the Super Cup final!

Half time in Jeddah at the end of of a wild, wild conclusion to this Spanish Super Cup.

Lewandowski restores Barcelona's advantage and it's the Polish striker who finds the net.

What a dramatic end to the half. 

No hint of an offside and the finish is exquisite from the veteran striker.

FCB 1-1 RMCF

Vini gets his goal.

What a run from the Brazilian as his solo strike draws Real Madrid level on the stroke of half-time.

Great run and game on in Jeddah.

Into the final minute of the half as Lamine Yamal continues to delight the Barça fans at the Alinma Bank Stadium as the Spain international has eased his way into the contest.

We'll have three minutes of added time.

We'll find out the extent of Mbappé's injury in the second half.

Will Real Madrid take a chance on the French striker?

Just how injured is Madrid's No.9?

All will be revealed.

Real Madrid are reeling and you have to say that the goal was coming.

Xabi Alonso's gameplan seems limited to hitting the Catalan side on the break but in the 40 or so minutes played to date, Flick's men are very much in control of proceedings.

Raphinha fires Barça ahead in Jeddah

What a pass from Lamine as he finds Raphina but the Brazilian screws the ball wide of the target.

A huge let off for Real Madrid but what a pass that was from the BarçaNo. 10.

Cooling break time which offers Xabi Alonso and Hansi Flick to impart some advice for their respective teams.

Barcelona rampant in possession and frustrating Madrid. Vini had the best chance for Los Blancos and really should have passed but opted for the strike which was easy for Joan Garcia.

Raphinha has come closest for the Catalan side.

Possession stats after half an hour

FC Barcelona 76-24 Real Madrid (%)

A sense of frustration creeping into Real Madrid's play as they are being denied any time on the ball. 

Carreras and Bellingham have shown signs of frustration with reckless tackles and both players are lucky to have avoided the wrath of the match official.

Raphinha strikes and forces a decent save from Courtois.

Lamine Yamal is fouled and the referee needs to appeal for calm after a rash challenge from Carreras.

The former Benfica man is very, very lucky indeed to escape with no yellow card.

Twenty minutes have elapsed in Jeddah. 

Just the one shot on target for either side (Vini Jr for Real Madrid) with Barcelona still enjoying the bulk of possession.

A clear pattern forming in the game now with Barça holding the ball and Madrid causing issues on the counter attack.

Vini breaks, Vini sees the target, Vini strikes the ball straight at Joan Garcia and the Brazilian really should have slid the ball through to the unmarked Gonzalo.

Real Madrid really struggling to retain any time on the ball as Barça are terrier-like in their efforts to win the ball back.

Having said all that, despite their dominance in possession, Barça have yet to test Courtois in the Real Madrid goal.

Possession stats after 12 minutes:

FC Barcelona 81-19 Real Madrid (%)

It's been a bright start to the final with both sides enjoying spells on the ball but Barça do look the livelier of the two teams and are the team with more initiative. 

What a run from Pedri as the Canary Islander skips past a series of Madrid defenders, he eventually runs out of space and the side from the Bernabeu are able to clear and look to strike on the counter attack.

Barça very much on top in the opening stages of the contest.

Lamine Yamal gets a massive cheer with his first touch of the evening,.

The Barça No.10 very much a star attraction for the fans here in Jeddah.

Solid atmosphere inside the stadium with Barcelona enjoying an early spell in possession.

Off we go in Jeddah as the Catalan side start the action.

Flick, the king of finals

The German coach has never lost a final....

Five wins with Bayern Munich and two victories as Barça boss....

With kick-off imminent, a reminder of how tonight's teams line up.

No Mbappé for Real Madrid as Lewandowski and Lamine both start for the Catalan side.

The teams take to the field as a spectacular light show is conducted as part of the opening ceremony in front of a full house here at the Alinma Bank Stadium.

First silverware of the season up for grabs

The opening ceremony is underway as the Super Copa trophy is brought onto the field in Jeddah.

Will this magnificent trophy be adorned with the azulgrana ribbons of the purple and white of Real Madrid?

Xabi Alonso you sense needs the win more than Barça and Hansi Flick.

We're less than ten minutes away from kick-off and excitement is rocketing in the Alinma Bank Stadium in Jeddah with fans of both sides making a din as we await the arrival of both teams.

Just a reminder that there is no extra time in the Spanish Super Cup if the match is level after 90 minutes.

Starting with the 2025 edition (and continuing in 2026), the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) updated the rules to eliminate the 30-minute extra time period. If the scores are tied at the end of regulation, the match proceeds directly to a penalty shootout.

Barcelona favourites to lift Super Cup

FC Barcelona are the favorites to win the 2026 Spanish Super Cup, with a 43.86% chance of victory, according to bookmakers.

Google Gemini, when asked who the favorite is for this edition of El Clásico, answered:

“For the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final, being played this Sunday, January 11, in Saudi Arabia, FC Barcelona start as favorites against Real Madrid.”

Final phase of warm-up underway

Both teams have been on the field for over ten minutes as part of the pre-game warm up ritual.

FC Barcelona will be, once again sporting their bespoke Super Cup jersey with Real Madrid wearing their traditional all white kit tonight.

Barça looking for 3/4 recent Super Cup wins

Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have played in the past three Super Cup finals with Los Blancos bagging the 2024 edition with a 4-1 win.

The Catalan side were winners though in 2023 and 2025 and will be looking to bag a third win tonight in Jeddah.

2023: FC Barcelona 3-1 Real Madrid

2024: Real Madrid 4-1 FC Barcelona

2025: FC Barcelona 5-2 Real Madrid

The past three finals have delivered a total of 16 goals too !

First Barça silverware beckons for six players

Six Barça players are looking to secure their first silverware with the first team. Joan García, Rashford, Bardghji and youth players Dro Fernández, Tommy Márques and Jofre Torrents are all keen to be crowned Super Cup champions and secure their first taste of glory in the FC Barcelona first team jersey.

Hansi Flick: pre game comments

Flick: ‘Lewandowski? I have a good feeling.’

Lewandowski: ‘It's just a feeling. We analyse our opponents, we know how we want to play and what's best for the match. Ferran has done well too, but I have a good feeling today.’

Lamine's condition: ‘100%.’

Expected match: ‘It's important to play at the highest level with the ball but also without it, they're very good in transitions. If we lose a lot of balls it won't be an easy game, but I trust my team, I like what I've seen in recent games.’

Xabi Alonso: pre game comments

Xabi Alonso: ‘Mbappé is ready to play.’

Fatigue: ‘We've tried to use the time as best we can, to help the players recover.’

Mbappé: ‘He's ready to play. It always depends on the match, we wanted to have the option with him but he is certainly feeling better.’

Huijsen's return: ‘He's better, he's available, we'll see how the match goes. Dean has had a minor injury but he's been training for days and is ready to start.’

Gameplan: ‘It's a final, it's going to be an intense match with different moments. We need to have good control no matter what happens, the team needs to compete and know how to choose the right moments. That's what competing to win finals is all about.’

Tonight's referee: Munuera Montero

The RFEF (Spanish FA) Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) decided that the referee in charge of officiating the Spanish Super Cup final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will be international referee José Luis Munuera Montero. At 43, he is an experienced referee, having been in the Spanish top flight since 2016 and an international official since 2019.

Modified RM line-up

Real Madrid change !!!

LAST-MINUTE CHANGE: GONZALO plays with GÜLER out !
Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Camavinga, Tchouameni Bellingham; Rodrygo Gonzalo and Vinicius.

Madrid looking to maintain Super Cup scoring run

In the past 18 El Clasico meetings that have formed part of the Spanish Super Cup, Real Madrid have never failed to find the net. 

Xabi Alonso looking to emulate Schuster feat

Only six Real Madrid head coaches have managed to win their first two El Clasico games in the history of the club with this particular feat last being achieved back in 2007-08 by Bernd Schuster.

Barça XI confirmed

Hansi Flick has announced his Super Cup starting line up:

Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha; Lewandowski.

Valverde captains the side with everything pointing to Kylian Mbappé making an appearance at some point in the second half.

Real Madrid starting XI confirmed

RM XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Camavinga, Tchouameni, Arda Güler; Bellingham; Rodrygo & Vinicius.

Flick opts for flair players

Hansi Flick has shaken up his starting XI and is expected to go with a Barcelona side packed with footballing quality. The German brings Eric García back into defense and deploys Frenkie de Jong as the holding midfielder, with Pedri and Fermín ahead of him. The idea is for Pedri to dictate play, while the Fermin will be the spearhead looking to attack space from the second line.

Up front, Lamine is expected to start, with Ferran Torres getting the nod in the final ahead of Lewandowski. Raphinha is untouchable.

Barcelona, Mbappé’s favorite opponent

The Frenchman has scored 12 goals against Barcelona across all competitions wearing the shirts of PSG and Real Madrid. Only against Montpellier (15) and Lyon (13) has he scored more in his career (he also has 12 against Dijon, Marseille and Metz).

Real Madrid en route to the Final

The Real Madrid team bus is on the move!

Raphinha shines in El Clásico

Raphinha, who scored twice and added an assist in last season’s Super Cup final against Real Madrid, has now been involved in eight goals in El Clásico across all competitions (five goals, three assists).

He has scored more goals against Real Madrid than against any other team as a Barcelona player (five, level with Benfica), and only against Valencia does he have more total goal involvements than against Los Blancos (nine, five goals and four assists, compared with eight against Madrid).

Xabi goes for his first title in white

Xabi Alonso could lift his first trophy as Real Madrid coach today. He has already won his first El Clásico against Barcelona and could become the seventh Real Madrid manager to win his first two meetings against the blaugrana, after Francisco Bru (1934 and 1935), Juan Armet (1941 and 1942), Luis Carniglia (1957 and 1958), Miguel Muñoz (both in 1960), Vujadin Boškov (both in 1980) and Bernd Schuster (2007 and 2008).

The home of the Spanish Supercopa

The Alinma Stadium, located in the northern part of Jeddah, will host the crowning of Spain’s new Supercopa champion for the second straight year. With a capacity of just over 60,000, the venue sits within the King Abdullah Sports City complex.

The stadium is used by both Al Ittihad, where Karim Benzema currently plays, and Al Ahli, the club where Gabri Veiga previously featured and which went on to win the Asian title. Al Ahli lifted that continental trophy at this very stadium, on home soil, in what stands as one of the most significant matches ever staged here.

The venue has also hosted the 2019 Supercoppa Italiana (Juventus 1, AC Milan 0), as well as two previous editions of the Supercopa de España — in 2020, won by Real Madrid, and in 2025, claimed by Barcelona.

Vinícius’ message: “Faith! Hala Madrid!”

The Brazilian posted a story on his official Instagram account before the Real Madrid squad set off for King Abdullah Stadium.

Mbappé set for the second half

He arrived, trained and will play — but not from the start. The French forward, who arrived in Jeddah on Friday night and completed the final training session ahead of the Supercopa final without any issues, is not expected to start, according to our colleague Rubén Martín. That would make Kylian Mbappé Xabi Alonso's trump card off the bench in what will be his sixth Clásico, with a record of six goals, four defeats and one win.

If confirmed, Xabi Alonso would name the same starting XI for Real Madrid that faced Real Betis (5–1) and Atlético de Madrid (2–1).

Two Supercopa heavyweights go head to head: Barça with 15 titles, Madrid with 13

Barcelona and Real Madrid are the two most decorated teams and the most frequent finalists in the history of the Supercopa de España. Barça have lifted the trophy 15 times and are playing in their 28th final. The side from Madrid, meanwhile, have won 13 titles and are appearing in their 20th final.

This will be the 11th Supercopa final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, and the fourth under the current single-match format. The team from the capitalhas won seven of the previous ten finals between the two clubs in this competition, although Barça have taken two of the three played under the new format, in 2022–23 and 2024–25.

Barça chasing a 10th straight win

Since their 3–0 Champions League victory over Chelsea, Barça have done nothing but win. Alavés, Atlético de Madrid, Real Betis, Eintracht Frankfurt, Osasuna, Guadalajara, Villarreal, Espanyol, and Athletic Club have all been beaten. In total, Barça have won 21 of their last 27 matches across all competitions.

Real Madrid and a five-game winning streak

Real Madrid's last defeat came in the Champions League. It was on December 10 against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu. Since then, Alavés, Talavera, Sevilla, Real Betis, and Atlético de Madrid have all fallen to the team from the Spanish capital. What’s interesting is that despite the run of victories, the team is immersed in a full-blown crisis.

Spanish Super Cup Final!

Good afternoon! This is no ordinary Sunday. Today, January 11, the Spanish Super Cup title is on the line. Barcelona and Real Madrid are battling to be crowned the best team in Spain. Kickoff for El Clásico in Jeddah is set for 2:00 p.m. ET (10:00 p.m. local time in Saudi Arabia).