With just one matchday left in LaLiga 2024-25, the picture has become clear. FC Barcelona, after a brilliant season, stands as the champion of both the League and the Cup, now gearing up to defend its title in the Supercopa de España 2026.
The last matchday confirmed that Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club will join the giants of Spanish football, Barça and Real Madrid, in the battle for next season's first trophy. The colchoneros triumphed over Real Betis with a resounding 4-1 at the Metropolitano, while the Basques secured a narrow 0-1 victory at Mestalla against Valencia.
The matchups are set: FC Barcelona will face Athletic Club, managed by Ernesto Valverde, in a semifinal that promises to be thrilling. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will take on Atlético de Madrid in another Madrid derby. This year, the Supercopa features a unique circumstance: the League and Cup champion is the same team, FC Barcelona, adding an extra incentive to the competition.
The RFEF has established in its regulations that if a team qualified for the Supercopa is also the Cup champion, the spots will be awarded to the next clubs in the LaLiga standings. Thus, Barça and Real Madrid secure their places in the tournament, while Athletic and Atlético complete the lineup.
FC Barcelona arrives at this Supercopa with high morale, having defeated Athletic in the semifinals of the previous edition 0-2, thanks to goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal. In the final, Hansi Flick's team triumphed over Real Madrid with an impressive 2-5, solidifying their dominance in Spanish football.
Dates and Format of the 2026 Supercopa de España
The semifinals are scheduled for January 7 and 8, 2026, while the grand final will take place on January 11. Although the exact dates have yet to be confirmed by the RFEF, it is expected that the tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia, as has been customary in recent years.
FC Barcelona presents itself as the favorite, not only due to its champion status but also because of the performance displayed throughout the season. With a team in top form and a style of play that has captivated fans, the azulgranas are ready to fight for another title to add to their rich history.
The Supercopa de España 2026 promises to be an unmissable spectacle, where the best teams in the country will face off in search of glory. With Barça as the protagonist, the tournament is anticipated to be an event filled with excitement and rivalry.