FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to compete in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on January 12, 2026. Barcelona reached the final after a 5-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, while Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1. Barcelona currently leads La Liga, with Real Madrid in second place. Key fitness concerns for Real Madrid include Kylian Mbappe, who is recovering from a knee injury but has been training. Barcelona faces absences due to knee and ACL injuries for Gavi and Andreas Christensen, respectively.