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How we meet again… After easily dismissing Mallorca (3-0) in the semi-finals, Real Madrid faces FC Barcelona this Sunday evening in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Catalans who defeated Athletic Bilbao (2-0) in the previous round.
As a reminder, Kylian Mbappé and his teammates lost heavily at the Bernabéu during the first Clasico of the season in La Liga (0-4). The Madrilenians will therefore be keen to wash away the affront and already win their third trophy of the season, after the European Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup, and the 14e Spanish Super Cup in their history. Opposite, Lamine Yamal’s Barça will try to obtain a 15e crowned in this competition.
Real-Barça, the probable lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois – Vazquez, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, Mendy – Valverde, Camavinga – Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius – Mbappé.
FC Barcelona: Szczesny – Koundé, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde – Casado, Pedri – Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha – Lewandowski.
Real-Barça, where to watch the match?
The Spanish Super Cup final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will kick off this Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. The match will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium (62,000 seats), in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and will be refereed by Mr. Manzano. This poster will be broadcast unencrypted and exclusively on the L’Equipe channel.
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