Xabi Alonso is hopeful that Real Madrid’s recent improvement in form has come at the perfect moment as they prepare to face derby rivals Atletico Madrid in the semifinals of the 2026 Supercopa de España in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
After a difficult period that almost cost him his managerial role in mid-December, Alonso has revived the team’s fortunes with four consecutive wins. A key factor in this turnaround has been Rodrygo, who has contributed five goals and assists in his last three matches.
The Supercopa de España is an annual tournament featuring four teams: the previous season’s league winner and runner-up, along with the Copa del Rey winner and runner-up. This year’s competition includes Atletico Madrid, who finished third in the league last season, and Athletic Club, who finished fourth, as Barcelona secured the double and Real Madrid were runners-up in both competitions.
The winners of the semifinals will clash in the final on Sunday, potentially setting the stage for another classic encounter between the Madrid rivals.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Live Stream and TV Channel
In the United States, fans can watch the Supercopa semifinal between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid live on ESPN2 in English and ESPN Deportes in Spanish. Both broadcasts are also available via the ESPN app and on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Match Kickoff Time
The match will be held at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with kickoff scheduled for Thursday, January 8 at 10 p.m. local time. The timing for various US time zones is as follows:
Eastern Time: 2:00 p.m.
Central Time: 1:00 p.m.
Mountain Time: 12:00 p.m.
Pacific Time: 11:00 a.m.
Supercopa de España Fixture Schedule
Wednesday, January 7: Semifinal – Athletic Club vs Barcelona (2 p.m. ET)
Thursday, January 8: Semifinal – Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid (2 p.m. ET)
Sunday, January 11: Final – Winners of the semifinals (2 p.m. ET)
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