The sting of humiliation lingers at Real Madrid. It has been months since Los Blancos suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to bitter rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu in LaLiga. Now, as the two titans prepare to clash in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, redemption is firmly on Real Madrid’s agenda.
The final, set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, comes at a pivotal moment for Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have rebounded impressively since that October debacle, stringing together a five-match winning streak. However, Ancelotti remains cautious as his side faces their second Clasico of the season—this time with silverware on the line.
“We have to think about what happened in the first game because they beat us,” Ancelotti admitted on Saturday. “We’ve analyzed that match carefully, and now it’s about replicating the positives while eliminating the errors. A Clasico is always intense, but a final adds an extra layer of pressure.”
The stakes couldn’t be higher. The Spanish Super Cup may not carry the same prestige as LaLiga or the Champions League, but Ancelotti values its significance. “Statistically, whenever we’ve won the Super Cup, we’ve had a great season,” the Italian coach noted, signaling just how seriously his team is taking this opportunity.
One player who could prove decisive is Jude Bellingham. The 20-year-old England midfielder has been a revelation this season, contributing not just creativity but crucial goals. Despite experiencing minor muscle issues during Real’s 3-0 semi-final victory over Mallorca—where he scored the opener—Bellingham is fit and ready for the final. “He’s fine, he’s recovered well,” Ancelotti confirmed.
With Bellingham firing on all cylinders and the entire squad available, Real Madrid will look to erase the painful memories of their last encounter with Barcelona. But the Catalans won’t go down easily, and a Clasico with a trophy on the line guarantees drama, tension, and passion.
As fans around the world tune in, one thing is certain: this is more than just a Super Cup final. It’s a chance for Real Madrid to reclaim their pride and prove they can rise above past failures when it matters most.
