When the whistle blows, the magic begins! Football fans are in for a treat next January as the Spanish Super Cup returns to Saudi Arabia in Jeddah for the fifth time. Saudi Arabia is no stranger to hosting the iconic football tournament with Riyadh being the city of choice for the football clubs to tussle their horns. However, this year, Jeddah will host the highly anticipated tournament at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium from January 8th to 12th, 2025. The four iconic Spanish clubs that will be competing in the tournament are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and Real Mallorca, which will follow a knockout format.
What Is The Spanish Super Cup To Be Held In Saudi Arabia?
The Spanish Super Cup AKA the Supercopa de España is a two-legged Spanish football tournament contested by the champions of La Liga and the Copa del Rey. The competition formed in 1982 has seen thirteen teams participate in the tournament and ten teams emerge as champions. Barcelona remains the most victorious team with fourteen titles followed by Real Madrid who hold thirteen titles. In 2024, the Spanish Super Cup was held in the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. It saw Real Madrid taking home the coveted trophy. Saudi Arabia has previously hosted four of the tournaments with the first being in Jeddah in 2020.
The January Spanish Super Cup Schedule In Jeddah
The Spanish Super Cup is one of the most coveted football events. Last year, Real Madrid took home the highly-desired cup and emerged victorious while competing against Barcelona. In the 2023 Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona secured a 3–1 victory, claiming their 14th Supercopa de España title. This year’s schedule falls no short in providing football lovers with nail-biting matches and adrenaline-packed winnings.
For the January 2025 tournament, Real Madrid will face Real Mallorca for a match scheduled on Wednesday, January 8th. Additionally, Barcelona will play against Athletic Bilbao on January 9th. The grand finale of the tournament is scheduled on Sunday, January 12th with the winning teams expected to advance to the finals. The tickets for the tournament are not available for purchase yet but will be soon in the coming months.
Get ready for the biggest football tournament in January 2025! Stay updated on ticket prices for the event in Jeddah to satisfy your football-fanatic spirit!
When: January 8th to 12th, 2025
Where: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and Real Mallorca
Cover Image Courtesy: King Abdullah Sports City/FB & Saudi Press Agency
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