Real Madrid Win Sets Blockbuster Clash Against Rivals Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup Final

Kenya, 09 January 2026 - Real Madrid have booked their place in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over city rivals Atlético Madrid in the semi-final in Jeddah, setting up a mouth-watering El Clásico showdown against Barcelona this Sunday. 

The semi-final got off to the perfect start for Los Blancos as Federico Valverde struck just over a minute into the match with a superb free-kick that curled past the Atlético wall and beat goalkeeper Jan Oblak at King Abdullah Sports City. Real Madrid continued to press for more, and their early dominance paid off when Rodrygo doubled the lead early in the second half after a slick counter-attack, giving them a crucial cushion in a tension-filled contest. 

Atlético, coached by Diego Simeone, fought back with renewed intensity and pulled a goal back through Alexander Sørloth shortly after Rodrygo’s strike, but their late surge was not enough to find an equaliser. Both sides had spells of control and key chances, with Atlético creating several promising opportunities, but Real’s defence stood firm under pressure to preserve the slender advantage to the final whistle. 

With this result, Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, setting up a blockbuster Clásico that has grown into one of the most anticipated fixtures in world football. Barcelona reached the final in convincing fashion by thrashing Athletic Club 5–0 in their semi-final, showcasing the attacking firepower they’ll bring to the summit clash.