In a highly anticipated event, the Supercopa de España will be held this week in Saudi Arabia. This tournament features top clubs from the previous La Liga season competing for the title. The participating teams include FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, and Athletic Club de Bilbao.
2026 Supercopa de España Format
The current format consists of a mini-tournament with two semifinal matches followed by a final. This year, the semifinals will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, with the final scheduled for Sunday. Traditionally, the Supercopa involved only the champions of La Liga and the Copa del Rey. However, recent changes have included the runners-up of both competitions, expanding the tournament to four teams.
Key Matches and Timings
- FC Barcelona vs. Athletic Club
- Date: Wednesday
- Time: 2 p.m. Miami / 1 p.m. Mexico City / 4 p.m. Buenos Aires / 8 p.m. Madrid
- Real Madrid vs. Atlético de Madrid
- Date: Thursday
- Time: 2 p.m. Miami / 1 p.m. Mexico City / 4 p.m. Buenos Aires / 8 p.m. Madrid
Team Performances
Barcelona arrives in strong form, having recently secured multiple victories across various competitions. They currently lead La Liga, boasting an impressive record that includes eight consecutive wins and four matches without conceding a goal.
In contrast, Athletic Club has struggled, securing only three wins in their last ten matches. Currently sitting eighth in La Liga, they are outside European qualification spots and face challenges in the Champions League.
Real Madrid, under coach Xabi Alonso, faced a rollercoaster of performances through November and December. However, they have shown improvement with four consecutive wins. The team is currently second in La Liga, with crucial upcoming matches against Monaco and Benfica.
Atlético de Madrid is also having an inconsistent season, lagging behind Barcelona in La Liga. They have strong chances of progressing in Europe, ranked eighth, with two manageable matches left to play.
Broadcast Information
Fans can watch the matches through various channels:
- ESPN, ESPN 2, and Fubo Sports in the United States
- Movistar+ in Spain
- Sky Sports in Mexico and Central America
- FLOW in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay
- Win Sports in Colombia
- ECDF in Ecuador
The Supercopa de España promises thrilling encounters as elite Spanish clubs vie for the prestigious title in Saudi Arabia. The outcomes could set the tone for the remainder of their seasons.
