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Real Madrid to Face Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup Final

Real Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal on January 9, setting up a highly anticipated final against Barcelona. The clash, often called El Clásico, will occur at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on January 12.

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Match Recap: Real Madrid vs. Mallorca

Real Madrid displayed total control in their semifinal, dominating possession with 65% and registering 28 shots, 11 of which were on target. In contrast, Mallorca managed only eight attempts, all off-target.

Despite their first-half dominance, Los Blancos, though outclassing their opponents, couldn’t find the net in the opening 45 minutes, taking 15 shots without success—a statistic unmatched by any La Liga club this season.

The breakthrough came in the 63rd minute when Vinícius Júnior delivered a pinpoint cross from the right wing. Rodrygo’s header struck the post, and after attempts by Kylian Mbappé were saved, Jude Bellingham coolly slotted the rebound into the net. This marked Bellingham’s ninth goal of the season across all competitions.

In stoppage time, Real Madrid sealed their victory with two more goals:

• In the 92nd minute, a defensive error led to an own goal by Mallorca captain Martin Valjent, who misdirected a clearance into his net while trying to block a pass to Mbappé.
• Three minutes later, Lucas Vázquez delivered a perfect cross from the right, allowing Rodrygo to tap in from close range, earning his sixth goal of the season.

The Dream Final: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona

The upcoming El Clásico will be the first of 2025 and an exciting encounter. Barcelona holds the record for the most Spanish Super Cup titles with 14, while Real Madrid has 13. However, since the tournament’s format changed to include four teams in 2020, Real has won three editions (2020, 2022, 2024).

Last season, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 4-1 in the final, with Vinícius Júnior scoring a hat-trick and Rodrygo adding another.

A New Era for the Super Cup

The Spanish Super Cup expanded from two to four teams in 2019 under a 10-year, $43 million agreement between the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Saudi Arabia’s Sports Authority. The competition’s move to the Middle East has added global appeal while maintaining the fierce rivalries between Spanish giants.

Real Madrid’s Super Cup Record

Real Madrid has won eight of their 12 Super Cup appearances as La Liga champions, achieving a success rate of 67%. However, they have suffered notable defeats in the past, including losses to Deportivo (1995), Sevilla (2007), Athletic Bilbao (2021), and Barcelona (2023).

The final on January 12 promises to be another memorable chapter in the storied rivalry between Spain’s two footballing giants.