Whistles at the Ready: Referee Lineup Revealed for the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah
6 January 2026
Referee lineup announced for the Spanish Super Cup
Spanish Football Federation announced the referees for the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, running from January 7 to 11, featuring Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao. The tournament will be broadcast exclusively on the Eight app, the official broadcaster of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao opens the slate on Wednesday, followed by the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid on Thursday. The final will bring together the winners of the semi-finals.
Officials and VAR assignments
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: Referee Diaz de Mera, with Jorge Vigar Vazquez in charge of VAR.
Diaz de Mera has overseen 13 Bilbao fixtures, with three wins, four draws and five defeats; he has officiated six Barcelona games, delivering four wins and two losses.
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid: Referee Mateu Busquets, with Javier Iglesias in charge of VAR.
Busquets has officiated one Atletico vs Real Madrid league clash last season that ended in a draw; he has taken charge of six Real Madrid matches in La Liga, with four wins and two draws, and three Atletico Madrid matches, with one win, one draw and one loss.
Final: Referee Jose Luis Munuera, with Daniel Troxio handling VAR.
All times and assignments reflect the federation's official list. Eight app offers free and exclusive access to the matches.
Punchline time: If refereeing were a stand-up set, the whistle would end every act with a dramatic pause. And if you blink, you might miss a replay—welcome to the wonderful world of VAR, where suspense is built one frame at a time.
