El Clasico rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona go head-to-head on Sunday in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Unlike other countries’ version of a ‘super cup’, in Spain four teams take part: the La Liga champions and runners-up and the finalists from the Copa del Rey from the previous season.
As predicted, Barcelona beat Atletico Bilbao and Real Madrid dispatched of Mallorca in the semi-finals to set up the 259th edition of El Clasico – one of the famous matches in the Football world.
Los Blancos currently lead the La Liga table, with Barca five points behind in third, but it was the Blaugrana who claimed victory in their last meeting, winning 4-0 away from home.
Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s match, including if fans in the UK can watch it on TV.
What time does Real Madrid vs Barcelona kick-off today?
The Spanish Super Cup final is taking place not in Spain but at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Saudi Arabia.
Kick-off is at 7pm UK time on Sunday, January 12. If the score is level at full-time, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout.
Is Real Madrid vs Barcelona on TV in the UK?
No. Sadly, the Spanish Super Cup has not been picked up by a British broadcaster.
As a result, UK fans will not be able to watch El Clasico on TV or even stream the game online. For those watching in Spain, Movistar Plus will broadcast the match.
Real Madrid and Barcelona team news
Real captain Luka Modric will miss the big clash through illness, as will injured defenders Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal.
In better news, David Alaba is back in training after his lengthy ACL injury, England superstar Jude Bellingham has been passed fit and Vinicius Jr is available despite having a two-match ban in La Liga.
Dani Olmo is the subject of much transfer interest from the Premier League after Barcelona failed to legally register the player but he’s been given a temporary pass to play in the final.
Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Hector Fort and Andreas Christensen are all sidelined with injury, while there are question marks over Ronald Araujo’s availability amid links to Arsenal.
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