Overview
- Real Madrid announced Alonso’s departure by mutual consent and appointed club legend Álvaro Arbeloa, who steps into his first senior head‑coach role.
- Barcelona won the Supercopa de España in Jeddah 3–2, with Raphinha scoring twice (36', 73') and Robert Lewandowski adding one (45+4).
- Vinícius Júnior (45+2) and Gonzalo García (45+6) scored for Real Madrid, with three goals arriving in first‑half stoppage time to make it 2–2 at the break.
- Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong was sent off in second‑half stoppage time as the Catalans secured a record 16th Supercopa title.
- Kylian Mbappé began on the bench due to a recent knee ligament sprain after missing the semifinal, having rejoined training with the squad before the final.