Tonight, Sunday, the eyes of football fans around the world will be on Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as the Al-Inma Stadium hosts a heavyweight clash between Spanish football giants Real Madrid and Barcelona in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final. Both teams' coaching staffs have largely settled on their starting lineups for this highly anticipated match, as they seek their first title of the season.
Predicted lineup for El Clásico
According to the latest reports from both teams' camps, "Al-Midan" monitors the final outlines of the expected lineup:
Real Madrid's expected lineup
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.
- Defense line: Fede Valverde, Raul Asensio, Antonio Rudiger, Alvaro Carreras.
- Midfield: Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham.
- Attackers: Rodrygo, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior.
Barcelona's expected lineup
- Goalkeeper: Juan Garcia.
- Defense line: Jules Koundé, Pau Coparsi, Eric García, Alejandro Baldé.
- Midfield: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Firmin Lopez.
- Attack line: Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Rafinha.
Historical context and the importance of Saudi hosting
This match comes as a continuation of the great success that Saudi Arabia has achieved in hosting the Spanish Super Cup over the past years, reflecting international confidence in the Kingdom's organizational capabilities and its status as a global sporting destination. The Spanish Super Cup matches in Saudi Arabia have transformed into massive fan celebrations that transcend the mere 90 minutes of play, thanks to world-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art stadiums, adding a special dimension to the Clásico matches held on its soil.
The importance of the title and its impact on the season
Today's match is not only about winning the Super Cup, but also about its significant psychological and morale-boosting impact on the rest of the season. A victory in El Clásico provides a major boost for the winning team as they continue their campaigns in La Liga and the Champions League with renewed confidence. For Real Madrid, the title confirms their dominance and strong character in finals, while Barcelona, with their young squad and rising stars like Lamine Yamal and Pau Coparsi, aims to prove their return to the top and impose their style of play.
The match, which will kick off at 10:00 PM Mecca time, promises a rich football feast combining the experience of veteran stars and the enthusiasm of youth, on what is expected to be an exceptional night in the skies of Jeddah.
