Spanish Super Cup Final Clasico: Mbappe on Bench for Real Madrid, Barcelona with Full Star Power

11 January 2026at18:11

Football fans eagerly anticipate this Sunday evening's El Clásico showdown (20:00 GMT+1) between rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid. The two giants will clash in the Spanish Super Cup final, held at King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Coach Xabi Alonso has regained the services of Kylian Mbappé, who was absent from the semi-final. However, the French player is not 100% fit and will start tonight's match as a substitute. Meanwhile, Hansi Flick enters the game with a lineup featuring all his stars, led by Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and top scorer Robert Lewandowski.

Barcelona Lineup: Garcia - Kounde, Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Balde - De Jong, Pedri, Fermin Lopez - Raphinha, Yamal, Lewandowski

Real Madrid Lineup: Courtois - Valverde, Asensio, Huijsen, Carreras - Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham - Rodrygo, Vinicius, Gonzalo Garcia

Q&A

What is the reason for Kylian Mbappé's bench role in Real Madrid's Super Cup final against Barcelona?

Kylian Mbappé will start on the bench for Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final due to not being 100% fit. Coach Xabi Alonso has regained his services but opted for a cautious approach.

How does Barcelona's lineup compare to Real Madrid's for the Spanish Super Cup final?

Barcelona enters the final with a full-strength lineup featuring stars like Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski, while Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé is only fit enough to start on the bench.