El Clasico – the derby match between two of Spain’s greatest sides, Real Madrid and Barcelona – is one of the most attractive games of the entire season. And it doesn’t lose on its attractiveness even when the archrivals meet in the middle of the Saudi desert, like tonight (10 pm) in the Spanish Super Cup showdown in Ryadh.The last time the two met in October at the Santiago Bernabeu, Los Blancos were battered, and the Catalans celebrated a statement 4-0 away win.Super Cup behind the scenes: insults, provocations, trash talk and brawlHowever, those were the days and the weeks during which Hansi Flick’s side seemed unstoppable and brutal.Things have changed in the meantime, as the Blaugrana slipped more than once or twice, showing they’re only humans, too; young humans that are facing quite a lot of injury issues, with many of their crucial prodigies – like Lamine Yamal – being sidelined for weeks.It affected Barcelona massively, and this Super Cup showdown is a perfect chance for them to clinch a trophy against their biggest rival, thus building significant confidence ahead of the second part of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8626876##On the other hand, Carlo Ancelotti’s lot has risen as expected and has overcome those initial struggles. Kylian Mbappe is lethal again, and Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are eager to prove they are among the top 3 players in the world at the moment.With such an attacking force, believing they deserve all the trophies out there is not deceitful. And that Super Cup is just around the corner, with Barcelona being the last obstacle on their way.SPANISH SUPER CUPFinalSunday22:00 (2.35) Real Madrid (3.70) Barcelona (3.05)***odds are subject to change***
