Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (11 January)

Winner of all the trophies at national level last season, Barça intends to retain its Super Cup crown against the same Real Madrid that it defeated last year in a 5-2 final victory. In the semi-final, the Culers made short work of Athletic Bilbao's 5-0 victory, scoring no less than 4 goals in the first act. This victory against the San Mamés Lions is not insignificant, since it is the 8th successive all competitions for Barcelona which has only lost 2 matches since October 26, against Real Madrid in La Liga and Chelsea in the Champions League. We can even mention that in La Liga, the Catalans are riding a dynamic of 9 victories in a row, making them the leaders of the elite. Opposite, we find the men of Xabi Alonso, obtaining their qualification for this final by offering themselves the Madrid derby at a canter against Atlético victory 1-2. Once again, the Madrilenians were not able to achieve a good collective performance in a 2nd match in a row after their sublime score against Bétis in the championship a few days earlier, a 5-1 victory.

This Real Madrid team, like last year, is not first anywhere but not eliminated. Competing for this Super Cup final, the White House occupies 2nd place in La Liga behind Barça and the top 8 in the Champions League. Still there but far from being a dream, Real Madrid has already beaten Barcelona this season in the league 2-1 but was unable to improve subsequently by losing a cushion of 5 lengths on the Barcelonans, now 4 points behind. In the history of this Spanish Supercopa, since 2017, the Merengue have won it once in two, defeated as a reminder last season in the final by the same Barça in fusion defeated 5-2. 

On the Catalan side, Lamine Yamal (7 goals, 7 assists in La Liga) started on the bench against Athletic Bilbao following poor preparation for the match (lack of training). Today, number 10 could well start on his wing. On the other hand, still no Marc-André Ter Stegen, captain of this team, who could take the door in view of the thunderous state of form of Joan Garcia in the bars. Andreas Christensen and midfielder Gavi are still unavailable. Ronald Araujo is uncertain. Against Athletic Club, the specials Raphinha (double), F.Torres (11 goals in La Liga) and Fermin Lopez (4 assists and 1 goal in his 2 matches played in 2026) were there by being scorers. Note that full-back Joao Cancelo has made his comeback to the club.

 The day after his team qualified for the final, Kylian Mbappé, top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League this season, traveled to Saudi Arabia and according to his coach (X.Alonso), he is available to play this evening, but at what level? Infusion or restored to 100%? Several doubts are expressed for the man with 12 career goals against FC Barcelona. Central defender Eder Militao remained in Madrid to continue his treatment while Brahim Diaz played his quarter-final of the African Cup of Nations on Friday evening, and no matter how it goes, he will remain unavailable today. Against Atlético Madrid, once is not customary but Real Madrid was able to count on a very great T.Courtois on the big nights, while collectively, despite a recital against Bétis, the capital club was not able to do it again. Vinicius Jr (5 goals, 5 assists in La Liga) will be very relevant, like the resurgent Rodrygo, author of 6 contributions in his last 5 matches as a starter (3 goals, 3 assists). The Brazilian scored the winning goal in the 2nd period on a serve from Fede Valverde, author of a real firecracker on a free kick in the 2nd minute of play against Atléti.