The Real Madrid and FC Barcelona rivalry takes center stage again this Sunday as they clash in the Spanish Super Cup Final. This historic matchup, the third consecutive between the two in the tournament, will be held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and will decide who leads the head-to-head record in this revamped competition format.

A Clásico With Recent History and High Stakes

Since the Spanish Super Cup adopted its current format and moved to Saudi Arabia in 2020, Real Madrid and Barcelona have delivered unforgettable showdowns. Of the five editions held in Saudi territory, the Los Blancos have claimed three titles (2020, 2022, and 2024), while the Catalans have won once (2023). The Athletic Club triumphed in 2021, rounding out the winners of the new era.

Sunday’s clash will mark Real Madrid’s fifth final in Saudi Arabia and Barcelona’s fourth, with both teams seeking to add another crown to their already illustrious histories. Barcelona leads the all-time Super Cup standings with 14 titles, while Real Madrid is just behind with 13, making this final a true tiebreaker.

Recent Clásico Battles in the Super Cup

In the 2023 edition, Barcelona, under then-manager Xavi Hernández, overwhelmed Real Madrid in a commanding 3-1 victory at the King Fahd Stadium. Goals from Gavi, Robert Lewandowski, and Pedri sealed the trophy, with Karim Benzema scoring Real Madrid’s lone goal.

The following year, in 2024, Real Madrid responded emphatically with a 4-1 triumph, highlighted by a hat-trick from Vinícius Junior. In that edition, Madrid entered as Copa del Rey champions, while Barcelona qualified as LaLiga champions.

The Present: The Second Clásico of the Season

This final will be the second Clásico of the 2024/25 season. In their first meeting, during LaLiga’s Matchday 11, Barcelona delivered a stunning 4-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu under new manager Hansi Flick. Robert Lewandowski scored twice, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha also found the net.

With an extra day of rest after their semifinal win against Mallorca, Real Madrid will aim for revenge and to continue their recent dominance in the Super Cup. Barcelona, fresh off a semifinal victory over Athletic Club, will rely on key players like Lewandowski and rising star Lamine Yamal to secure the title.