Barça’s victory in this fixture last season propelled them on to further domestic success.
The first piece of silverware of the Spanish football season is up for grabs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this Sunday. FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, after eliminating Athletic Club and Atlético de Madrid respectively in midweek. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
Not only is this a big rivalry match between two historic foes, but this game could be decisive in determining who has momentum for the second half of the 2025/26 LALIGA EA SPORTS campaign. Barça currently lead the table and hold a four-point lead over Los Blancos, having won nine league fixtures in a row, but a Real Madrid victory on Sunday night could change the mood at both clubs as we enter the second half of the season.
Super Cup victory was a boost for Barça in 2024/25
Going back to last season, these two teams also faced off in the Spanish Super Cup final in the second week of January. At that stage, it was Atlético de Madrid who led the LALIGA EA SPORTS table with 44 points, while Real Madrid were second on 43 and FC Barcelona were further back in third and with 38 points.
Los Blancos struck first in the game, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a fifth minute goal. However, Hansi Flick’s side dug deep and fought back, ultimately winning the game 5-2 to prize the trophy away from their rivals. Not only did that comeback earn Los Azulgranas a piece of silverware, but it gave them the confidence boost which propelled them on to the LALIGA EA SPORTS and Copa del Rey titles, completing a domestic treble.
This year it’s Real Madrid who find themselves behind in the table. If they can win Sunday night’s game, though, they could similarly turn their fortunes around. Xabi Alonso could benefit from winning a mid-season trophy in his first year in charge, the same way Hansi Flick did so last season.
Impressive wins in the semi-finals
Both clubs enter the final following impressive semi-final victories. In the case of FC Barcelona, they thrashed Athletic Club 5-0, scoring four of their goals during a clinical 16-minute spell in the first half, which included a thunderous strike from Raphinha on the run. The margin of victory means Barça will enter this showpiece event bursting with confidence.
As for Real Madrid, they achieved a 2-1 victory, but it was earned against a very solid Atlético de Madrid team. Fede Valverde set the tone early by blasting a freekick past Jan Oblak, but Atleti didn’t give up and it took a lot of effort from Real Madrid, some excellent Thibaut Courtois saves and a Rodrygo goal to book their ticket to the final.
Now, these historic foes will meet for the second time this season. Real Madrid won 2-1 when they met in ELCLASICO at the Bernabéu earlier this campaign in LALIGA EA SPORTS, but Barça did conquer Los Blancos in this fixture last season. It’s the third year in a row in which these two teams meet in the Spanish Super Cup final, with Los Azulgranas triumphing in 2023 and 2025, while Real Madrid won in 2024. Who will be the champion in 2026?
