Spain’s Super Cup Gets a Cash Boost: Bigger Prizes Spark Quiet Drama in Saudi Arabia
Spain’s football federation has raised the prize money for the Spanish Super Cup, hosted in Saudi Arabia. Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao prepare for the first semifinal, while Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid duel in the second. The final is slated for Sunday, with the total pot increasing from 19.6 million euros to around 23 million. Prize money will be allocated among the four clubs based on titles won, club history, and TV viewership, with last year’s Barcelona crowned champion after a 5-2 win over Real Madrid.