The final of the Spanish Super Cup once again offers the greatest possible showcase: FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, face to face, with a title at stake and the pride of dominating the first great classic of the year.

In Saudi Arabia, the tournament once again becomes a duel of styles, projects and stars, with two teams that arrive after passing demanding semifinals and with their ambition intact. Beyond the trophy, the clash measures the real moment of both giants and can set trends for the remainder of the season.

The possible alignment of FC Barcelona

BY: Joan García- The goalkeeper has earned the trust of the coaching staff for his confidence between the posts and his good footwork. In a final of this caliber, their ability to initiate the play and remain calm in moments of pressure will be key.

LH: Jules Koundé- Converted to right back, Koundé provides defensive solidity and speed to stop Madrid’s transitions. His duel with Vinícius could be one of the hot points of the match.

DFC: Eric García- Central player with good ball output, Eric will be essential to break lines from behind and maintain tactical order. In big games, your reading of the game becomes especially important.

DFC: Pau Cubarsí- Barça’s great defensive emergence. Despite his youth, Cubarsí stands out for his maturity, positioning and personality to defend away from the area in highly demanding scenarios.

LI: Alejandro Balde- Depth, power and overflow on the left lane. Balde is a constant threat in attack and will have to time his rises well to avoid leaving spaces behind him.

MC: Frenkie de Jong- The balance of the team goes through their boots. De Jong is in charge of providing fluidity, breaking the rival pressure and ordering the game from the base of the midfield.

MC: Pedri- The creative brain. Pedri provides pause, last pass and criteria in the final meters. In a final, his talent to appear between the lines can make a difference.

MCO: Fermín López- Intensity, arrival to the area and work without the ball. Fermín adds dynamism to the midfield and is a constant threat coming from the second line.

ED: Raphinha- Vertical and competitive, Raphinha offers overflow and defensive sacrifice. His ability to attack the far post can be an important resource.

EI: Lamine Yamal- The jewel of Barça. With nerve, dribbling and natural talent, Lamine is capable of unbalancing any defense, even in a scenario as demanding as a final.

DC: Ferrán Torres- Mobility, high blood pressure and scoring nose. Ferran offers constant alternatives in attack and can take advantage of the spaces generated by the white defense.

This is how the formation of FC Barcelona would look (4-2-3-1)

Goalie: Joan Garcia

Defenses: Koundé, Eric García, Cubarsí, Balde

Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri

Line of three: Raphinha, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal

Front: Ferran Torres

The possible alignment of Real Madrid

BY: Thibaut Courtois- The guardian of the great nights. Courtois is synonymous with security and reliability in finals, capable of supporting the team in the most delicate moments.

LH: Fede Valverde- Versatile and physical, Valverde provides route, intensity and constant help both in defense and attack. His deployment is key to balancing the right side. He comes from scoring a great goal from a free kick in the semifinals.

DFC: Raúl Asencio- Young central defender who has responded when needed. His concentration and forcefulness will be essential given the mobility of the Barça attack.

DFC: Antonio Rüdiger- The leader of the defense, although with discomfort. Powerful, aggressive and with hierarchy, Rüdiger is in charge of commanding respect and dominating the aerial game.

LI: Álvaro Carreras- Depth and energy on the left. Carreras combines good ball handling with the ability to join the attack, although he must be attentive to Lamine Yamal.

DCM: Aurélien Tchouaméni- Anchor of the center of the field. Tchouaméni provides muscle, recovery and tactical balance, essential to stop Barça’s inside game.

DCM: Eduardo Camavinga- Versatility and dynamism. Camavinga can break lines with driving and provide intensity in both defense and attack.

MC: Jude Bellingham- The soul of the team. Bellingham arrives in the area, generates constant danger and is decisive in big games. His influence can set the course of the final.

ED: Rodrygo Goes- Talent and opportunism. Rodrygo is a specialist in appearing at key moments and his connection with the attacking men is lethal.

EI: Vinícius Júnior- The pure imbalance. Vinícius lives off duels, speed and creativity. If you find spaces, it can be decisive. He will seek to break the bad streak in front of goal.

DC: Gonzalo García- After missing the semifinal against Atlético de Madrid, Mbappé has traveled to Saudi Arabia exclusively to play in the final, after several days of recovery in Valdebebas due to his sprained knee. However, the latest information that comes to us from Arabia is that Gonzalo will be the player who starts.

This is what Real Madrid’s formation would look like (4-2-3-1)

Goalie: Courtois

Defenses: Fede Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Álvaro Carreras

Midfielders: Tchouaméni, Camavinga

Line of three: Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior

Front: Gonzalo Garcia