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Spanish Super Cup Returns to Jeddah: Schedule, Teams Revealed

The Saudi Ministry of Sports has announced the schedule for the 2025 Spanish Super Cup. The tournament will feature Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and Mallorca. It will take place in Jeddah from January 8 to January 12, 2025.

Match Schedule Overview

The matches will be held at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Al Jawhara), which accommodates over 60,000 spectators. The semi-finals begin on Wednesday, January 8, with Real Madrid facing Mallorca at 10 p.m. local time (GMT+3). On January 9, Barcelona will play against Athletic Bilbao at the same time.

The winners of these semi-final matches will battle for the trophy on Sunday, January 12. This finale promises an exciting end to the tournament. All matches will be broadcast on Movistar.

Jeddah’s Super Cup Legacy

Jeddah hosted the 2020 edition, where Real Madrid claimed victory after a thrilling penalty shootout against Atletico Madrid. Since then, Saudi Arabia has hosted the Spanish Super Cup four times. Riyadh hosted the 2022 edition, with Real Madrid winning again. Barcelona won the third edition, defeating Real Madrid. In the latest edition earlier this year, Real Madrid secured another victory in Riyadh.

Barcelona leads with 14 titles from 27 appearances, while Real Madrid has won 12 titles. Athletic Bilbao and Deportivo La Coruna each have three wins. Atletico Madrid has lifted the trophy twice.

Supporting Vision 2030 Through Sports

Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Spanish Super Cup aligns with Vision 2030’s objectives to develop the sports sector. As part of the Quality of Life Program, this event showcases the Kingdom’s success in attracting major international sports competitions. The Super Cup’s return to Jeddah underscores Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global hub for sports and entertainment.

Italian Super Cup Also Coming to Saudi Arabia

In addition to the Spanish Super Cup, Saudi Arabia will host the 37th Italian Super Cup in Riyadh from January 2-6, 2025. This marks the fifth time the Kingdom will host this prestigious event. Four top Italian clubs—Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan, and Atalanta—will compete at the Kingdom Arena for the trophy. This competition highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing reputation as a global sports hub and offers fans an exciting showdown. The event will attract international attention, emphasizing the Kingdom’s dedication to promoting world-class sporting events.

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