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Stars and Strategy Set the Stage for Clasico's Spanish Super Cup Showdown

11 January 2026

Stars and Strategy Set the Stage for Clasico's Spanish Super Cup Showdown
Clasico showdown: Alonso and Flick aim to outsmart the rivals in Saudi Arabia.

Clasico Preview Tonight

Alonso and Flick name a XI for the Clasico, Sunday at Enama Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid reach the final after the 2-1 win; Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 5-0.

The Spanish Super Cup is broadcast via the Eight app.

Marca says Real Madrid rely on Valverde on right and Garcia up front; Barca attack with Torres, Yamal on right, Rafinha left.

Starting lineups follow:

Real Madrid: Courtois, Carvajal, Rudiger, Asensio, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinícius, Garcia.

Barcelona: Garcia, Conde, Martin, Kobarsi, Conde, Erik, De Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Rafinha, Torres.

Barcelona won last season's Super Cup after defeating Real Madrid 5-2.

Sniper punchline 1: If this clash stays close, I'll need a calculator, a map, and a snack break.

Sniper punchline 2: And remember, the real drama begins when the halftime churro finally makes sense of the scoreline.

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