Official: Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final

After securing a penalty shootout win over Real Betis, Barcelona are set to face bitter rivals Real Madrid in the finals of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday. It will be the Catalans’ first-ever appearance in a final under manager Xavi Hernandez.

Barça were put through a stern test by Manuel Pellegrini’s side today. But ultimately the Catalans prevailed, in penalty shootouts after the game ended 2-2 after extra time.

Los Blancos made it to the finals of the Super Cup after eking out a penalty shootout victory over Valencia on Wednesday night. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are the current holders of the trophy, having won it last season after defeating Barcelona and Athletic Club.

Xavi & co. will thus have revenge on their mind on Sunday as they look to win their first-ever trophy since the Copa del Rey triumph in 2020/21 under Ronald Koeman.

Barcelona and Real Madrid have already clashed once in La Liga this season, with the latter emerging victorious with a 3-1. But the La Liga champions’ form has deteriorated in recent weeks and the Blaugrana will fancy their chances on Sunday.