Saudi Arabia Hosts Clásico Super Finals As Real Madrid And Barcelona Deliver High-Scoring Clásicos

Since the Spanish Super Cup switched to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the competition’s finals have turned into major global events, with repeated Real Madrid–Barcelona clashes drawing large crowds and high scoring, strengthening the tournament’s image as one of world football’s most watched and dramatic showpieces.

Across the Kingdom’s five hosted editions in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, Real Madrid and Barcelona met in three finals. Each match in this period delivered intense attacking football, frequent momentum changes and scorelines that kept spectators engaged until the closing minutes in stadiums filled with local and visiting fans.

The most recent chapter came in the 2025 Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, where Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5–2. The match featured constant offensive pressure from both clubs, a high volume of goals and late changes in the scoreline that underlined how the fixture continues to produce dramatic scenes.

The 2024 Spanish Super Cup final in Riyadh provided a strong response from Real Madrid after the previous year. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 4–1, with Vinicius Junior scoring a hat trick that decided the tie. Real Madrid’s attacking display that evening secured the trophy and highlighted Vinicius Junior’s impact on the Super Cup stage.

The sequence of finals began with the 2023 Spanish Super Cup showpiece in Riyadh, where Barcelona overcame Real Madrid 3–1. That victory was viewed as confirmation of Barcelona’s return to winning major titles, as the team combined organised defence with effective finishing against Real Madrid’s attack.

Individual records across these finals also stand out. Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored in the 2023, 2024 and 2025 finals, reaching three goals. That tally equals Vinicius Junior’s three goals, all registered in the 2024 final. Raphinha added two goals for Barcelona in the 2025 final, while Rodrygo scored for Real Madrid in more than one Super Cup final.

Between changing champions and memorable goals, Real Madrid and Barcelona continue to add new episodes to their long rivalry in the Spanish Super Cup on Saudi soil. Supporters worldwide now look toward Sunday’s meeting at Alinma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, expecting another intense contest decided only at the final whistle.

With inputs from SPA