Real Madrid march into their third consecutive Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, a familiar stage where they’ve twice claimed the trophy since its move there.
The Super Cup final also double as an El Classico as Real are facing Barcelona.
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Vinícius and Rodrygo, Madrid’s dynamic duo, are primed to terrorize Barça’s defense with their pace and dribbling. Modric, Joselu, and Brahim Díaz offer potent options off the bench, while young stars like Arda Güler and Nico Paz yearn for a chance to shine.
Güler will not start tonight but is on the bench and will be hoping to make his third appearance.
The Turkish international did come off the bench to make a cameo appearance in the semi-final victory over rivals Atletico Madrid.
The 18-year-old has been eased back into the team since recovering from injury and making his full debut in the Spanish Cup against Arandina.
Los Blancos, fresh off a thrilling 5-3 Madrid derby victor against Atleti, are hungry to avenge their defeat to Barça at the same stage last year. Carlo Ancelotti, blessed with a nearly full squad, has a tough choice to make in goal.
This Sunday, under the Saudi Arabian sun, Madrid will seek to reclaim their Super Cup crown and banish the ghosts of defeat against their fiercest rivals.
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Barcelona in the 2024 Spanish Supercup Final.
Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius, Rodrygo.
Barcelona starting XI (TBC): Peña, Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde, Gundogan, Roberto, De Jong, Raphinha, Torres, Lewandowski.