Players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, and Ferland Mendy were known to be injured and out of the game. Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Antonio Rudiger have also been ruled out of the game due to injuries and are getting some much-needed rest. Of course, Brahim Diaz is still on international duty with Morocco at AFCON.

Barcelona came out on top in the Supercopa de España final on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, outdoing fierce rivals Real Madrid in a dramatic match that ended 3-2 thanks to two goals from Raphinha. Hansi Flick's side started strong but were mostly limited by a Real Madrid defense that was organized until the final stretch of the first half,

Kylian Mbappe trains and is available for Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, but Antonio Rudiger and Rodrygo are in doubt with injuries.

It's a new year, and Real Madrid looks to start the remainder of the season strongly after the winter break. They are at the Bernabeu for the first game of 2026

FC Barcelona criticized bitter rival Real Madrid for being a sore loser after the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, and also promised a new transfer this week.

We tell you where to watch FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup Final: TV channel and live online streaming.