JEDDAH — Real Madrid secured their place in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final following a 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium on Thursday night, January 8, 2026. The result sets up a highly anticipated El Clásico final against FC Barcelona this coming Sunday.
Real Madrid, led by manager Xabi Alonso, opened the scoring in the second minute when captain Federico Valverde converted a powerful 25-yard free kick. The lead was extended in the 55th minute by Rodrygo, who finished clinically after an incisive long-range pass from Valverde. Atlético Madrid responded in the 58th minute through a header by Alexander Sørloth, but despite a late offensive push involving Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez, they were unable to equalize.
The victory ensures Real Madrid’s fifth consecutive appearance in the Super Cup final. They will face a Barcelona side that reached the final on Wednesday after a record-breaking 5-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, featuring goals from Ferran Torres, Fermín López, Roony Bardghji, and a brace from Raphinha.
According to official match reports, the semi-final was attended by 55,651 spectators. Real Madrid’s squad for the final remains healthy, though late substitutions of Rodrygo and Eduardo Camavinga were made for tactical preservation. Barcelona enters the final as the defending champions, having defeated Real Madrid in the 2025 edition of the tournament.
The final is scheduled to kick off at 22:00 local time (AST) on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the King Abdullah Sports City, also known as “The Jewel.”
The final is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 22:00 local time (AST) at the King Abdullah Sports City. Real Madrid will be seeking their 14th Super Cup title, while Barcelona aims to defend their 2025 crown and extend their record to 16 titles.