"-Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane? Who was 2025's top goal scorer? Where is the Spanish Supercopa being played, and why? The Supercopa used to be an afterthought: a two-legged, pre-season summer friendly that nobody cared too much about. Now, it isn't just a money-spinning, four-team January jaunt in the Saudi Arabian sunshine, it's also a key indicator of where the Spanish season is heading as we enter the business end of the campaign."
"Barcelona's defense of the Spanish Supercopa begins on Wednesday when they take on Athletic Club in Saudi Arabia. Then, on Thursday, it's an all-Madrid semifinal as Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid face-off against Atlético Madrid. So, which side is in the best shape to lift the cup? And are we set for another Clásico final? Alex Kirkland and Sam Marsden preview all the action -- and remember, you can stream every single game LIVE on ESPN+ (U.S. only)."
Barcelona begin their defense of the Spanish Supercopa against Athletic Club in Saudi Arabia, followed by an all‑Madrid semifinal between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. The tournament now features four teams — the top two LaLiga finishers and both Copa del Rey finalists — competing in single‑leg semifinals and a final each January. The competition moved abroad in 2018 and shifted to Saudi Arabia in 2019 under a lucrative agreement brokered by Kosmos and reached under former RFEF president Luis Rubiales. The format change and Saudi hosting transformed the Supercopa into a commercial event and an early-season indicator of Spanish clubs’ form.
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