"Barcelona look to win their first piece of silverware of the season this weekend as the Blaugrana face their biggest rivals Real Madrid in the second El Clásico of the campaign to determine the winner of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. The Blaugrana will meet their eternal enemies in the Supercopa title match for the fourth straight year, looking for a repeat of last year's sensational Clásico win to defend their Super Cup crown and secure their first trophy of the campaign."
"There's only one doubt about the entire XI, and that's at the back: we know Joan Garcia will start in goal, and that Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsí and Alejandro Balde will keep their usual spots in the back four. So the only question is who starts in the left center-back spot between Eric Garcia, who has played every game this season and has become a fixture of the lineup, and Gerard Martín, who was rested against Athletic and has become the first-choice partner for Cubarsí."
Barcelona meet Real Madrid in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, aiming to defend their Super Cup title and claim their first trophy of the season. The match marks the fourth consecutive Supercopa final between the two clubs. Joan Garcia will start in goal, with Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí and Alejandro Balde occupying three defense positions. The left center-back spot is contested between Eric Garcia and Gerard Martín, with Martín likely to start. Frenkie de Jong and Pedri form the double pivot in midfield, while Fermín López has regained a starting role after strong performances.
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