Real Madrid and Barcelona lock horns in the first Clasico of 2023 when the perennial rivals contest the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Both sides needed penalties to progress from the semi-finals, with Madrid beating Valencia, while Barca overcame Real Betis.
Defending champions Real Madrid can clinch a record-equalling 13th Super Cup if they win, while Barca are chasing their 14th crown, having not won it since 2018.
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona date & kick-off time
| Game: | Real Madrid vs Barcelona |
| Date: | January 15, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7pm GMT / 2pm ET |
| Venue: | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh |
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona on TV & live stream online
In the United States (U.S.), the Spanish Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona can be watched live on ABC and it can be streamed live on ESPN Plus (ESPN+).
In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be available to watch live on BT Sport 1, with the game also available to stream live online using the BT Sport app.
| Country | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. | ABC | ESPN+ |
| UK | BT Sport 1 | BT Sport app |
Real Madrid squad & team news
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Courtois, Lunin, Lopez |
| Defenders | Carvajal, E. Militao, Vallejo, Nacho, Odriozola, Rudiger, Mendy |
| Midfielders | Kroos, Modric, Camavinga, Valverde, Ceballos, Martin |
| Forwards | Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Mariano |
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that David Alaba will not be available for the game, nor will Aurelien Tchouameni or Lucas Vazquez. Dani Carvajal is coming in at right-back, while Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao will feature at centre-back.
Luka Modric came off the bench in the win over Valencia and the Croatia international is back in the starting XI this on Sunday. Rodrygo drops to the bench, with an altered formation expected as Real go with a four-man midfield unit.
Confirmed Real Madrid starting lineup: Courtois; Carvajal, E. Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Kroos, Modric, Camavinga, Valverde; Vinicius Jr, Benzema.
Barcelona squad & team news
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Ter Stegen, Arnau, Penas |
| Defenders | Bellerin, Araujo, Christensen, Alonso, Alba, Kounde, Eric, Balde |
| Midfielders | Busquets, Pedri, Kessie, Roberto, De Jong, Gavi, Torre |
| Forwards | Dembele, Lewandowski, Fati, Ferran, Memphis, Raphinha |
Barcelona have a fully fit panel to select from, with Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha all available for the game. Ansu Fati began the semi-final against Real Betis on the bench but has failed to thrust himself into contention to start the final after his decisive contribution in the form of a goal. Sergio Busquets came on as a substitute against Real Betis, but starts the final.
Confirmed Barcelona starting lineup: Ter Stegen; Balde, Kounde, Christensen, Araujo; Busquets, De Jong, Pedri, Gavi; Dembele, Lewandowski.
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