Real Madrid are looking to join Barcelona in a high-profile Clásico for the first Spanish trophy of the year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
LaLiga has only just resumed after a break for Christmas and New Year, but Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Club and Mallorca are already back on the league break as they take part in the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Which teams qualified for the 2025 Spanish Super Cup?
In theory, the winners and runners-up of both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey from the previous season qualify, although that is rarely the case when at least one team normally doubles. This year's competition includes last season's winners and runners-up (Real Madrid and FC Barcelona), along with the 2024 Spanish Cup winners and defeated finalists (Athletic Club and Real Mallorca).
Who are the semi-finals of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup? Who plays who?
Barcelona won 2-0 against Athletic on Wednesday with goals from Gavi and Lamine.
Real Madrid faced Mallorca on Thursday evening and wanted to give the organizers and sponsors exactly what they wanted: a Clásico final.
What happens if the Spanish Super Cup matches end in a draw after 90 minutes?
As has been the case in recent editions of the Spanish Super Cup, matches that are all square after 90 minutes go to extra time, consisting of two 15-minute periods. If the two teams still cannot be separated, a penalty shootout will take place.
Since the switch to the current four-team format in 2019/20, a number of matches have been decided by a shootout, including the 2020 final between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid and both of last year's semi-finals. Athletic Club defeated Barcelona in extra time in the 2021 final, while Madrid also defeated Barça in extra time in the 2022 Clásico semi-final.
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