Updated On: 12 January, 2025 12:25 PM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | mid-day online correspondent
This year, Real Madrid entered the tournament as reigning La Liga champions, while Barcelona qualified as La Liga runners-up. Athletic Bilbao earned their place by winning last year`s Copa del Rey, overcoming Mallorca in the final

Real Madrid`s coach Carlo Ancelotti and Barcelona`s coach Hans-Dieter Flick. Pics/AFP
For the third year in a row, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to face off in the Supercopa de Espana (Super Cup) final, delivering another high-stakes El Clasico.
The clash will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, as per Olympics.com.