Barcelona icon Neymar Jr. is all set for an incoming departure from the Saudi Pro League.That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who points towards Brazilian giants Santos as the

Today’s Spanish Supercopa final between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah is the most visible symbol of a fast-developing link between Spanish football and Saudi Arabia. Now in its fifth year, the ‘Saudi Supercopa’ is considered by some as the cherry on top of a mutually beneficial relationship.

Moneyed Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in trying to sign two of FC Barcelona's biggest first team stars according to the Catalan media.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 12, 2025 Barcelona conquered the sky with a dream final in which they humiliated Real Madrid to be crowned 'super champion' and add their first title in two years, with a recital commanded by Yamal and Raphinha in the first half,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 11, 2025 Real Madrid and Barcelona will compete this Sunday to win the Spanish Super Cup with the incentive that, in addition to being the first title of the year, will put on the carpet of King Abdullah Stadium a constellation of stars from both sides with an uncertain prediction about the outcome depending on how both reach the final.

Barcelona spent most of last week in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Supercup, coming out victorious over rivals Real Madrid in emphatic fashion. That will add a few million euros to their accounts, but

All that was needed was a good game of football – and boy, did it deliver. Saudi Arabia has created a welcome habit of staging memorable Clásicos since assuming Super Cup hosting duties in 2020, but even by the Kingdom’s previous high standards, this was something else.

Get the latest team updates, projected lineup and key matchups for the Spanish Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Jeddah.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Lamine Yamal and Gavi Páez scored to lead Barcelona past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and into the Spanish Super Cup final on Wednesday. Gavi scored in the 17th minute of the semifinal for his first goal since the midfielder returned to playing in October after a serious leg injury that sidelined him for nearly a year.

After losing 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, Madrid has a run of three home games over seven days. The home run begins on Thursday against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey last 16. Las Palmas visits on Sunday in La Liga then Salzburg on Jan. 22 in the Champions League.

Real Madrid used their success in Saudi as a launchpad to win LaLiga later that season, while Barcelona Femenina went even better by claiming the domestic double. Liga F was secured with 99 points – a 25-point margin on rivals Real Madrid – before claiming the Copa de la Reina.

Lamine Yamal still wears braces. Barcelona’s teenage sensation has emerged as opponents’ No. 1 problem thanks to his speed, creativity, and gorgeous goals from Lionel Messi’s old spot on the right flank.