Super Copa de Espana Final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona Preview, Lineups, Match Info and Time

Real Madrid vs Barcelona
MATCH INFO
MATCH :	Real Madrid vs Barcelona
COMPETITION :	Super Copa de Espana
DATE:	13-01-2025
TIME:	12.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30) 11.00 AM UAE
STADIUM	King Abdullah Sport City

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Prediction and Preview

Real Madrid 2 -1  Barcelona

Real Madrid possible starting lineup:

Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe

Barcelona possible starting lineup:

Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Key Players, Injuries, and Predictions

Real Madrid: Vinicius Jr.'s Challenge for Barcelona

When given space, Vinicius Jr. becomes nearly impossible to contain. This poses a daunting task for Barcelona's Jules Koundé, who must ensure the Brazilian forward isn’t afforded any room to operate. Vinicius has evolved into a polished and mature player, forming a lethal partnership with Karim Benzema that consistently troubles opponents' defenses.

Barcelona: Frenkie de Jong Stepping Up

Frenkie de Jong continues to shine as he transitions into Sergio Busquets' role. Xavi has shown immense trust in the Dutch midfielder, prioritizing him over the veteran Spaniard. De Jong's partnership with Pedri has been pivotal, making him one of Barcelona's key difference-makers. While he excels in technical ability, dribbling, and driving runs, the 25-year-old still needs to fine-tune his positioning to fully take over Busquets’ mantle.

Injury and Team Updates

Real Madrid will be without several key players due to injuries, including David Alaba and Aurélien Tchouaméni, both sidelined with calf issues. Additionally, Lucas Vázquez (ankle), Éder Militão (head), and Eduardo Camavinga are nursing injuries from their previous clash against Valencia. However, Camavinga remains a possibility to start against Barcelona.

On the other hand, Barcelona enters the match with renewed hope, especially with the return of Ronald Araújo, which has bolstered their defensive line.

Match Prediction

This encounter may not feature the fiery intensity of past clashes, but both teams will undoubtedly give their all. Real Madrid faces the challenge of coping with crucial absences, while Barcelona appears more optimistic with their reinforced squad.

Expect a tightly contested match, but Real Madrid’s resilience and ability to thrive under pressure could give them a slight edge.