The Spanish Supercup final is one of the most anticipated events in the football calendar, and the clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona has always been a spectacle for fans worldwide. As we look ahead to the 2024 edition of this historic encounter, it is time to predict how these two giants of Spanish football will fare.    Real Madrid, under the guidance of their esteemed manager, have been a force to be reckoned with in recent years. With a squad boasting exceptional talent such as Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde, they possess an attacking prowess that can dismantle any defense. Additionally, their solid defensive line led by Raphael Varane ensures stability at the back.
Madrid booked their place in the Supercopa de Espana final with a thrilling 5-3 win over city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Substitutes Joselu and Brahim Díaz scored in the second half of extra time to seal their team's win in the semi-final.
Lamine Yamal helped them to secure a 2-0 win.
It's the first time since 2020 -- when the Supercopa was expanded and moved to Saudi Arabia -- that the final will fulfil the tournament's original goal of pitting the reigning LaLiga champions, Barcelona, against last season's Copa del Rey winners, Real Madrid.
It's also a repeat of last year's Supercopa final, when a one-sided Clásico contest ended in a 3-1 Barca win, setting them up for a triumphant second half of the season, which ended with the league title.
Madrid haven't lost since September. This is a well-balanced team that looks dangerous in attack, and -- despite the evidence to the contrary in the three goals conceded against Atleti -- is generally solid in defence, conceding 11 goals in 19 LaLiga games this season.
Antonio Rüdiger, is in the best form of his time at Madrid. Carvajal was the semifinal's MVP. Federico Valverde is having a quietly exceptional season in a more withdrawn midfield role. Then there's the goal threat and big-game personality of Bellingham.
Real Madrid predicted XI: Kepa, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius, Rodrygo.
Barcelona predicted XI: Peña, Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde, Gundogan, Roberto, De Jong, Raphinha, Torres, Lewandowski.
Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinicius need to keep building their chemistry and it will be important for Real Madrid to create quality chances, as Barcelona could try to control the tempo of the game.
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