Real Madrid and Barcelona are once again involved in the Supercopa de Espana in 2026. Here's how the tournament has changed over recent years.

While the Spanish Super Cup carries value as both a trophy and a commercial product, its importance to supporters is widely seen as secondary to La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and European competitions. This perception is reinforced by the tournament's location in Saudi Arabia, which many fans feel creates a disconnect.

Barcelona’s emphatic victory over Athletic Club has done more than just book a place in the Spanish Super Cup final.  As such, it has reopened an intriguing story that has followed the competition ever since the introduction of the new ‘Final Four’ format.