Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in Supercopa final with history at stake
Barcelona and Real Madrid CF will meet in the Spanish Supercopa final, with both clubs chasing history. The Catalan side aims for a record 16th title, while Real Madrid seeks their 14th. The match also pits two contrasting footballing philosophies against each other on the pitch.
Barcelona enter the final with a near-full squad. Lamine Yamal has recovered from the discomfort that sidelined him in the semifinal, while Ronald Araújo could return to action and may start from the bench. The only confirmed absences remain Christensen and Gavi, leaving the coach with strong options.
The German manager has a strong recent record against Real Madrid, losing just once in the last year and a half. This includes four consecutive victories over them last season. Despite this, he dismissed the idea of the final being about revenge for an earlier league defeat, insisting the focus remains on the team’s performance. When asked about Kylian Mbappé, the coach acknowledged his quality but ruled out tailoring a special plan just for him. Instead, he praised Barcelona’s collective strength, highlighting standout seasons from Gerard Martín, Eric García, and Frenkie de Jong. The final lineup will be confirmed after Saturday’s last training session.
The final will test Barcelona’s depth and tactical approach against a familiar rival. A win would extend their Supercopa record to 16 titles. The coach’s emphasis on unity and performance suggests the team will rely on structure rather than individual battles.
