The Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported that the Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, scheduled for Sunday in Jeddah, represents the fifth Clasico held on Saudi soil since the tournament was moved outside Spain, carrying great importance as an indicator of the season's trajectory for both teams.

The newspaper explained that Barcelona enters the final after an exciting 5-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final, while Real Madrid overcame Atletico Madrid 2-1. However, the inconsistent performance of the royal team places their coach Xabi Alonso under scrutiny. Despite this, matches between the two teams remain unpredictable, and Barcelona will rely on confirming its superiority on the field.

The newspaper pointed out that the previous four Clasicos in Saudi Arabia left a significant impact on the course of the season, as the team that won the Super Cup later went on to win the league title or achieved influential results in domestic and international competitions, including the 2025 Copa final which ended with Barcelona's 5-2 victory over Real Madrid, followed by the team's crowning with the cup and the league, confirming the Super Cup's influence on the trajectory of both teams.

The report added that these matches confirm that the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, despite being ranked below La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League, has become an important and strong indicator of the directions of Barcelona and Real Madrid in the new season.