Real Madrid faces Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup final. The match will be played on Sunday, January 16th at King Abdullah Sports City (Jeddah)
Real Madrid played against Barcelona in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup. In regulation time, the bitter rivals did not determine the winner (2-2). However, Federico Valverde scored the winning goal in extra time. Let me remind you that in 2020, the Galacticos also reached the final of this tournament, and then they were stronger than Atlético Madrid (0-0 and 4-1 in the penalty shootout). As for the upcoming match, Carlo Ancelotti will not be able to count on several important players: Carvajal, Bale, and Mariano. And the participation of David Alaba (hamstring injury) is questionable.
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Few people expected to see Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Super Cup. After all, the Basques are far from showing the best results in the current season. They are only in 9th position in the LaLiga standings. However, Marcelino's men were stronger than other representatives of Madrid in the semifinals. As for the last draw of the Spanish Super Cup, the Basques also made it to the final and beat Barcelona with a score of 2-3. By the way, the representatives of Bilbao were stronger than Real Madrid in the semifinals of that tournament (2-1). Marcelino will not be able to count on the regular midfielder Unai Vencedor, who is injured.
Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao have already played two matches in the current championship of Spain. Both of them ended with victories for the Whites (1-0 and 1-2). In the last 15 head-to-head matches in different tournaments, Real Madrid gained ten victories, the Basques won only once, and four cases ended in draws. Of course, a sensation is not ruled out. But objectively, Real Madrid is the favorite of the upcoming final. Carlo Ancelotti's men are having a great season, and a trophy like the Spanish Super Cup would only confirm their ambitions. The Whites won their 100th victory over Barcelona a couple of days ago. Definitely, this will further motivate the players. But what about the Basques? Marcelino's men are unlikely to claim anything more.
Prediction for the match: Real Madrid to win
