The football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid will kick off at 02:00 AM on January 12 in the Spanish Super Cup final. BongdaPlus provides an in-depth analysis of team news, predicted lineups, advanced data, and a score prediction.
Form Analysis: Barca vs Real Madrid
Barcelona did not have to expend too much energy in their semifinal clash against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. The Catalan giants went into halftime with a four-goal lead, and the extra recovery time ahead of this match could prove decisive on Sunday night.
In that semifinal, Hansi Flick’s side delivered an outstanding performance. Raphinha scored a brace, while Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, and Roony Bardghji also found the back of the net. Barca are now aiming to defend their Spanish Super Cup title and extend their record to 16 trophies.
A year ago, Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 5–2 to lift the Super Cup, and the reigning La Liga champions head into this final on a nine-match winning streak across all competitions. Flick’s team has not lost a domestic match since their 2–1 defeat to Real Madrid in La Liga at the end of October 2025. This upcoming clash will mark the 263rd El Clásico in history.
In contrast, Real Madrid endured a far tougher semifinal on Thursday night against Atletico Madrid. Xabi Alonso’s men secured a 2–1 victory, but the performance—characterized by a deep, defensive approach—left many fans dissatisfied. Worse still, the win came at a cost, as Rudiger, Rodrygo, and Asencio all picked up fitness concerns.
The Spanish Super Cup is not considered a decisive trophy for either Real Madrid or Barcelona, with their primary targets being La Liga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey. However, the importance of any El Clásico cannot be understated. Despite recent doubts over their form, Real Madrid will still pose a formidable challenge for Barcelona.
Latest Team News: Barca vs Real Madrid
Barcelona will be without Gavi, Marc-André ter Stegen, and Andreas Christensen. Ronald Araújo and Lamine Yamal are not yet at full fitness.
For Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has rejoined the squad and could start. Éder Militão and Trent Alexander-Arnold are sidelined with injuries, while Brahim Díaz is away on AFCON 2025 duty. The availability of Rodrygo, Rudiger, and Asencio remains uncertain.