Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Spanish Super Cup Final Showdown – Confirmed Lineups

Clash of Titans at Riyadh’s Al-Awwal Park

In a much-anticipated showdown, Real Madrid and Barcelona unveil their lineups for the Spanish Super Cup final at Riyadh’s Al-Awwal Park in Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid’s Unveiling

Real Madrid, after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Atletico Madrid in the semi-final, unveils a formidable lineup featuring Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, F. Mendy, Valvarde, Tchouameni, Kroos, Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr.

Barcelona’s Battle Formation

Barcelona, securing an easier route with a 2-0 win against Osasuna, presents a competitive lineup with Inaki Pena, Balde, R. Araujo, Ferran, Pedri, Lewandowski, Christensen, S. Roberto, F. De Jong, Gundogan, and Kounde.

El Clasico: A Rivalry Beyond Compare

Termed “El Clasico,” the clash between Madrid and Barcelona is a pinnacle in club football, promising fans an intense battle.

Form and Momentum

Real Madrid enters the final in exceptional form, triumphing in 12 of their last 14 matches. In contrast, Barcelona, grappling with consistency, last tasted defeat on December 13 against Royal Antwerp in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head History

Real Madrid holds a slender lead in the historical head-to-head record against Barcelona, with 104 victories to Barcelona’s 100, and 51 matches concluding in draws.

Recent Encounters

The Whites have secured victories in the last two encounters, with a 2-1 win in La Liga this season and a dominant 4-0 triumph in the Copa del Rey semi-final last April.

Barcelona’s recent success against Real Madrid came in a 2-1 La Liga victory in March. They also emerged victorious in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia last year with a 3-1 win.

Spanish Super Cup History

In the Spanish Super Cup, these giants have faced off 16 times, with Real Madrid leading the head-to-head with nine wins to Barcelona’s five, and only two matches ending in draws.

As the Spanish Super Cup final unfolds, football enthusiasts brace themselves for another chapter in the legendary rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona.