&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are looking for a new mentor for Shedeur Sanders. After &lt;strong&gt;firing Kevin Stefanski&lt;/strong&gt;, the AFC North club has entered a &lt;strong&gt;heated battle with the Las Vegas Raiders&lt;/strong&gt; for a &lt;strong&gt;top head coach candidate&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It has been a &lt;strong&gt;turbulent offseason&lt;/strong&gt; for the &lt;strong&gt;Browns&lt;/strong&gt;. The franchise parted ways with Kevin Stefanski following the 2025 NFL season and is now &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/shedeur-sanders-browns-learn-tough-update-in-race-for-ideal-kevin-stefanski-replacement&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;aggressively searching for the ideal replacement&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to lead the next phase of the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A new name has emerged in the coaching search. According to reports, the Browns are set to &lt;strong&gt;interview Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase&lt;/strong&gt;, but they are not the only team interested in him.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Nate Scheelhaase emerges as a top-tier coaching candidate&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/not-shedeur-sanders-john-harbaugh-trending-towards-star-rookie-qbs-in-search-for-next-nfl-job&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;John Harbaugh reportedly trending toward other teams with star rookie quarterbacks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the Browns have shifted their focus. Cleveland is still aiming for a high-upside head coach, and a &lt;strong&gt;potential hidden gem in Los Angeles&lt;/strong&gt; may be ready for the opportunity.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scheelhaase&lt;/strong&gt; currently serves as the &lt;strong&gt;Rams’ pass game coordinator under Sean McVay&lt;/strong&gt;. He drew interest for offensive coordinator roles last year but chose to remain in Los Angeles to continue &lt;strong&gt;working with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Matthew Stafford&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That decision appears to have paid off. Stafford has enjoyed one of his most productive seasons, and &lt;strong&gt;league insiders credit Scheelhaase as a key factor in that success&lt;/strong&gt;. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Cleveland has formally requested an interview with him in the upcoming weeks.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;However, the Browns are not alone. The same report indicates that the &lt;strong&gt;Las Vegas Raiders are also planning to request an interview&lt;/strong&gt;, setting up direct competition for Scheelhaase’s services.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why the Raiders could be a more appealing landing spot&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Raiders fired Pete Carroll&lt;/strong&gt; after the 2025 season and have turned to Tom Brady to help identify their next head coach. That involvement alone could make Las Vegas a more attractive destination for Scheelhaase.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Raiders also hold the No. 1 overall pick&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2026 NFL Draft, possess &lt;strong&gt;significant cap space&lt;/strong&gt;, and feature young stars such as &lt;strong&gt;Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Maxx Crosby&lt;/strong&gt;. With more financial flexibility and roster-building freedom, &lt;strong&gt;Scheelhaase may see Las Vegas as a better opportunity than Cleveland&lt;/strong&gt;, where resources to build around Shedeur Sanders could be more limited.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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miniaturas

&lt;p&gt;The Jacksonville Jaguars faced the Buffalo Bills with high hopes of winning a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. In Liam Coen’s first season as head coach, their record was 13-4, earning the AFC South title.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Trevor Lawrence entered as the quarterback with the best numbers in the entire NFL in the second half of the season and seemed ready to take the next big step with the Jaguars. All of this was thanks to an offense that changed after the trade for Jakobi Meyers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nevertheless, with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; out of the playoffs, Josh Allen perhaps had the greatest opportunity of his career to compete for a championship. That was proven with an epic comeback to secure a 27–24 win in Jacksonville.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Jaguars out of the playoffs with loss to Bills&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Jaguars are out of the playoffs after losing by three points to the Bills. Trevor Lawrence had a chance to tie the game on the final drive but was intercepted. In addition, in a very unusual moment, Cam Little missed a field goal in the final seconds of the first half.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Bills?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bills’ next game will be in the Divisional Round, although their opponent is yet to be determined. It could be the Denver Broncos, the Pittsburgh Steelers, or the Houston Texans. Allen will have to win on the road again.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Trent Williams has been battling a hamstring injury, so &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-shanahan&quot;&gt;Kyle Shanahan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were not sure if he would be available for the start of the playoffs against the Philadelphia Eagles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 49ers missed the opportunity to have a bye week after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the regular-season finale. That represented a complication in getting Williams ready.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The San Francisco 49ers want to make an improbable &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; run after a 2025 season in which they have shown incredible resilience due to the large number of injuries on the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Trent Williams out for 49ers vs Eagles in 2026 NFL playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No. Trent Williams is not out for the San Francisco 49ers against the Eagles and will play in the Wild Card round game. Great news for Brock Purdy and the entire offensive line.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;49ers could return home for Super Bowl&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the 49ers survive the next three weeks, they could play the Super Bowl at home, as the big game is scheduled to be held in Santa Clara. Williams is a key factor for that.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;It’s still too early in the offseason for the &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt;, but one thing is for certain: their coaching staff will look different next year. Even though head coach &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-confirms-if-hes-leaving-chiefs-for-another-team-in-2026-season-with-clear-message&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Andy Reid&lt;/strong&gt; made it clear he isn’t going anywhere in 2026&lt;/a&gt;, the rumors about potential departures around him are &lt;strong&gt;starting to become real&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Recently, Chiefs defensive quality control coach Louie Addazio &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-coach-confirms-hes-leaving-andy-reid-for-another-team-in-2026&quot;&gt;confirmed he’s leaving Reid for another team&lt;/a&gt; to return to college football with the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels. &lt;strong&gt;Before that&lt;/strong&gt;, Kansas City saw assistant defensive line coach Alex Whittingham pack the bags to join his father Kyle at the University of Michigan.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-confirm-they-could-lose-coach-in-2026-as-andy-reid-assistants-officially-interview-to-join-another-team&quot;&gt;Chiefs know that they could definitely lose more coaches with assistants interviewing&lt;/a&gt; for head coaching jobs. Offensive coordinator &lt;strong&gt;Matt Nagy has officially spoken with multiple AFC teams&lt;/strong&gt;, which shows that he’s seriously considering his options outside Kansas City.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shortly after the Tennessee Titans&lt;/strong&gt; announced Nagy and Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo were among multiple HC candidates they’ve recently interviewed, &lt;strong&gt;the Baltimore Ravens confirmed Nagy talked to them too&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/07102006/matt-nagy-chiefs-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Matt Nagy gestures during a Chiefs game.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557823&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Matt Nagy gestures during a Chiefs game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matt-nagy&quot;&gt;Nagy&lt;/a&gt; has even drawn interest from Chiefs &lt;strong&gt;AFC West rivals Las Vegas Raiders&lt;/strong&gt;, who are looking for a new head coach after a one-year experience with Pete Carroll. In the NFC, the Arizona Cardinals also requested permission to speak with Nagy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Nagy might be looking to leave his own mark without Reid, Chiefs&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;With his contract as offensive coordinator expiring this offseason, Nagy is &lt;strong&gt;entertaining the possibility of working as a head coach in the NFL again&lt;/strong&gt;. His previous experience at the helm of the Chicago Bears (2018-2021) left him with a sour taste, having gone winless in two playoff appearances.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nagy has been put in a great position to run a successful offense with Patrick Mahomes under center in the last few years, but after many seasons under &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid&quot;&gt;Reid&lt;/a&gt;‘s wing, it appears that he &lt;strong&gt;wants to fly on his own again&lt;/strong&gt;. Or at least he’s evaluating the options to do so.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Names to watch for potential Chiefs OC opening&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reid isn’t standing on his assistants’ way, and with Nagy already speaking with multiple teams—most of them from the same conference, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt; fans can’t help but wonder &lt;strong&gt;who their next offensive coordinator&lt;/strong&gt; might be.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kliff Kingsbury&lt;/strong&gt;, who coached Mahomes at Texas Tech and had a successful season as OC for the Washington Commanders in 2024, is a big name in the open market. &lt;strong&gt;Eric Bienemy&lt;/strong&gt;, currently running backs coach for the Chicago Bears, could also emerge as a potential candidate after overseeing the Chiefs offense from 2018-2022. For now this is just hypothetic, but with Nagy showing real interest in other positions, it &lt;strong&gt;could become a realistic scenario&lt;/strong&gt; in Kansas City.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ricky Pearsall &lt;/strong&gt;appeared in just nine regular-season games before the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; reached the 2026 playoffs to face the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Eagles&lt;/strong&gt;, but it was already known ahead of this &lt;strong&gt;Wild Card&lt;/strong&gt; matchup that he had aggravated a knee injury.&lt;strong&gt; It is now official that he will not play in the game&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Pearsall was seen arriving at the stadium with his teammates ahead of the playoff game against the Eagles, &lt;strong&gt;but the 49ers later listed him as inactive for today’s contest&lt;/strong&gt;. His presence sparked some hope among fans after multiple posts surfaced on X and other platforms, but that optimism ultimately proved unfounded.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the regular season, Pearsall&lt;strong&gt; totaled 528 receiving yards&lt;/strong&gt;, an improvement over the previous year when he finished with just 400 yards due to injury. However, he did not score a single touchdown in 2025, leaving questions about when he might finally make an impact in the postseason with a score.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What options do the 49ers have if Pearsall is inactive?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 49ers do have alternatives. &lt;strong&gt;Skyy Moore is one option&lt;/strong&gt;, though he has just five receptions this season and may not be the ideal choice. Kendrick Bourne appears to be a stronger option, having recorded 37 receptions for 551 yards, making him one of the more reliable targets against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-eagles&quot;&gt;Philadelphia&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Ricky Pearsall is in the building. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Him playing today would be huge for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#49ers&lt;/a&gt; offense. He will test the knee in pre-game &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/g8aLmnYK4C&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/g8aLmnYK4C&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— 49ers &amp;amp; NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/49ersSportsTalk/status/2010425753368952884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 11, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Jauan Jennings is clearly the player &lt;strong&gt;49ers fans are hoping will step up&lt;/strong&gt; against the Eagles. He finished the season with nine touchdowns, 643 yards and 55 receptions, entering the matchup in strong form and giving quarterback Brock Purdy a viable weapon.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“No Ricky Pearsall today is a tough blow to the 49ers offense as he is the key player who can stretch the field and &lt;strong&gt;beat the man coverage Fangio likes to play.&lt;/strong&gt; Expect the Eagles to stack the ball and dare the Niners to beat them deep,” 49ers Sports Talk wrote on X (@49ersSportsTalk).&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Whoever said the Subway Series doesn’t take place until the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season begins surely hasn’t done their homework on the rivalry between the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;. Well ahead of Opening Day, the two clubs are already engaged in a tense bidding war for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. However, it appears the Orange and Blue are unwilling to budge on the outfielder’s demands.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a surprising turn of events, the market for Bellinger has seen two of its biggest suitors take firm stances. On the one hand, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-reportedly-accept-harsh-cody-bellinger-possibility-with-ny-mets-still-in-the-race&quot;&gt;the Yankees have reportedly accepted the harsh possibility that Bellinger is leaving&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;, there are few things that bring them more joy than snatching stars away from the Bronx and into Queens. However, with Bellinger reportedly &lt;strong&gt;seeking a seven-year contract&lt;/strong&gt;, the Mets may have made it clear that such a deal is well past their cup of tea.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“A potential breakdown between the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; and Bellinger probably won’t have the Mets budging much. &lt;strong&gt;There isn’t a world that exists where the Mets hand Bellinger a seven-year deal&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; as reported by &lt;em&gt;Rising Apple’s&lt;/em&gt; Tim Boyle.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/30152037/cody-bellinger-ny-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger prior to a game&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553935&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger practicing before a Yankees game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bellinger’s projected contract&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;ESPN’s &lt;/em&gt;Kiley McDaniel, Bellinger is &lt;strong&gt;projected to sign a six-year, $180 million contract ($30 million salary)&lt;/strong&gt; ahead of the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season. However, following reports of the Yankees’ five-year, $150 million deal offered to the star outfielder and first baseman, the price may have gone up.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Mets may sign Bellinger for less&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, there is another possibility—&lt;strong&gt;one the Pinstripers won’t love&lt;/strong&gt;. Perhaps Bellinger’s demands are different for the Yankees than for other potential suitors. As it stands, the Mets have yet to submit a formal offer to Bellinger and his agent, Scott Boras. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When—and if—they do, the Mets could learn that Bellinger is willing to take a pay cut to leave the Bronx—even if it means making the crosstown move to Queens. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still, for the time being, the Orange and Blue are &lt;strong&gt;prioritizing their pursuit of Kyle Tucker.&lt;/strong&gt; In more ways than one, their interest in Bellinger is largely rivalry-driven, and their lurking around is a way to push the Yankees into a rushed business decision.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2026 MLB season&lt;/strong&gt; continues its preparation, and many teams are looking to strengthen their rosters as best they can. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds&quot;&gt;Cincinnati Reds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are one of them, and in recent hours, the addition of a new reinforcement for &lt;strong&gt;Terry Francona&lt;/strong&gt; was announced.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In this case, Jon Heyman of &lt;em&gt;The New York Post&lt;/em&gt; announced &lt;strong&gt;the arrival of right-hander Pierce Johnson to the Reds’ roster&lt;/strong&gt;. While details about the transaction are unknown, the fact remains that Francona is adding experience in a key area of the field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Having most recently played for the Atlanta Braves,&lt;strong&gt; Johnson was an NPB All-Star in 2019 while playing for the Hanshin Tigers&lt;/strong&gt;. His arrival is key, as the pitcher can provide the experience necessary to help the Reds have a strong season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Johnson’s numbers that caught Francona’s attention&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a reliable 2025 campaign with the Atlanta Braves, Pierce Johnson officially signed with the Cincinnati Reds to bolster the bullpen under manager Terry Francona. Johnson’s performance last year was a primary factor in the move, &lt;strong&gt;as he posted a strong 3.05 ERA across 65 appearances. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/11160722/pierce-johnson-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Pierce Johnson&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-560349&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Pierce Johnson #38.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His ability to miss bats was evident with 59 strikeouts in 59 innings of work, and he maintained a consistent 1.20 WHIP while contributing one save. Francona and the Reds’ front office targeted Johnson’s veteran presence and high-spin curveball to provide late-inning stability as they aim for a deeper playoff run in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Cincinnati continues to retool its bullpen&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following a successful postseason berth last year, the Cincinnati &lt;strong&gt;Reds are aggressively retooling their roster to ensure a return to October in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;. By pairing newly re-signed closer Emilio Pagan with veteran additions Caleb Ferguson and Pierce Johnson, the club has built a formidable late-inning relief corps alongside Tony Santillan. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;revamped bullpen also gains high-upside depth from former starters Graham Ashcraft and Connor Phillips&lt;/strong&gt;, perfectly complementing a powerhouse rotation led by Hunter Greene and Andrew Abbott. Under the leadership of Terry Francona, &lt;strong&gt;the Reds enter the season with one of the most complete pitching staffs in the National League.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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MLB News: Terry Francona adds NPB All-Star to Reds ahead of 2026 season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;In case the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; haven’t learned by now, there are no friendships in &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s all strictly business. On that note, as the Bronx Bombers make their peace with the fact &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; may be headed elsewhere, a cross-league foe is speeding up their pursuit for a top available free agent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though far from ideal, the Yankees know &lt;strong&gt;there are plenty of fish in the sea aside from Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;. However, if they aren’t fast enough, they may head to the pier with their rods and bait only to find the stock has run dry. To land Bo Bichette, New York must pick up the pace—but another team is reportedly well ahead of the Yankees. That team is none other than the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mlb.com/news/bo-bichette-fit-with-phillies&quot;&gt;MLB.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, Bichette has&lt;strong&gt; scheduled a visit with the Phillies&lt;/strong&gt;. The former Blue Jays shortstop has expressed a willingness to shift to second base ahead of the 2026 season—an announcement that only increased his leaguewide interest.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why should the Yankees pay attention?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-reportedly-accept-harsh-cody-bellinger-possibility-with-ny-mets-still-in-the-race&quot;&gt;Yankees reportedly accept the harsh possibility of losing Bellinger with the New York Mets still in the race&lt;/a&gt;, it becomes paramount for the organization in The Bronx to explore every option out there in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; free agency. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/17133836/bo-bichette-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Bo Bichette&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547325&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bo Bichette is still unsigned in free agency&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Watching Bellinger walk away an unrestricted free agent would be devastating for the fanbase, but it &lt;strong&gt;would only be child’s play&lt;/strong&gt; if the Bronx Bombers don’t go out and find a replacement.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;On that note, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bichette&lt;/a&gt; is easily one of the most appealing alternatives. The former Blue Jays star wouldn’t exactly replace Bellinger, but with some creativity from Aaron Boone and company, the &lt;strong&gt;Yankees could make something work&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Bellinger ruled out entirely?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bellinger may still be the No. 1 candidate, but all signs indicate the star outfielder and first baseman is trending toward a change of address ahead of the 2026 MLB season. &lt;strong&gt;New York is bracing for that scenario to unfold&lt;/strong&gt; but has yet to decide what its Plan B will be.&lt;/p&gt;

Amid NY Yankees-Cody Bellinger impasse, Eastern rival makes push for top available alternative

Amid NY Yankees-Cody Bellinger impasse, Eastern rival makes push for top available alternative - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;With &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt; joining the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt;, the landscape of MLB trade targets has shifted significantly. The Boston Red Sox, along with the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;, are now grappling with the ramifications of Bregman’s move, according to &lt;em&gt;USA Today&lt;/em&gt;’s Bob Nightengale. Bregman’s addition to the Cubs has created an unexpected ripple effect across the league, and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘s future is among them.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nightengale noted on social media platform X that &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger, at 30, is commanding high interest, particularly from the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; and other clubs.&lt;/strong&gt; This revelation has reportedly pushed both the Yanks and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to reassess their strategies and consider what offers might lure Bellinger.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For the Yankees, this development could be a pivotal moment. It’s reported that they are seriously contemplating the possibility of acquiring Bellinger, who is among the most sought-after players this offseason. &lt;strong&gt;Bregman’s contract with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cubs&lt;/a&gt; unfolded at $175 million over five years&lt;/strong&gt;, setting a high benchmark that might influence ongoing negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The New York Mets remain in contention for Bellinger, but uncertainty looms due to his reportedly steep contract demands. Their pursuit, however, &lt;strong&gt;indicates a continuing interest despite these hurdles.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/31105016/cody-bellinger-9-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554289&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees connects a home run.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bellinger’s current status&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With anticipation mounting around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-reportedly-focus-on-two-other-free-agents-with-cody-bellinger-seemingly-off-the-table&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bellinger’s next destination, it appears that the Yankees might be exploring alternatives.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Rumors suggest they could be considering two other prospects if Bellinger doesn’t materialize as a viable option for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Moreover, &lt;strong&gt;the Yankees may bide their time with Bellinger, as he’s a premier target this offseason.&lt;/strong&gt; Alongside the Mets, the Los Angeles Dodgers have now emerged as significant contenders in the race for his services, potentially extending into the 2026 MLB season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The already complex scenario for teams vying for &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger’s acquisition is now clouded further by the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bregman&lt;/a&gt; situation.&lt;/strong&gt; This has injected an added layer of uncertainty for Yankees fans hopeful for Bellinger’s entrance, leaving much to speculate as the offseason progresses.&lt;/p&gt;


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NY Yankees, NY Mets reportedly face Cody Bellinger challenge with Alex Bregman joining Cubs

NY Yankees, NY Mets reportedly face Cody Bellinger challenge with Alex Bregman joining Cubs - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;In weeks when the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason has been more active than ever, there has been plenty of talk about what could happen with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jose-ramirez&quot;&gt;Jose Ramirez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in 2026. To the relief of the &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Guardians&lt;/strong&gt;, the seven-time All-Star appears to have a clear idea of what he wants for his future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During a recent interview with MLB insider Hector Gomez, the Dominican spoke about how he feels in Cleveland and made it clear that&lt;strong&gt; he would choose to stay there as long as he continues playing professional baseball.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’m very grateful with the Cleveland Guardians and its fans, who have always supported me throughout my career. &lt;strong&gt;I feel I should stay here for the rest of my career&lt;/strong&gt; because of the incredible treatment I have always received from the fans; I can’t thank them enough for how loving they have been to me.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-guardians&quot;&gt;Guardians&lt;/a&gt; managed to reach the first round of the playoffs in 2025, but unfortunately fell 6–3 to the Detroit Tigers. Looking ahead, they trust that &lt;strong&gt;Ramirez and his teammates can make a big impact in 2026.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/11135850/jose-ramirez-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Jose Ramirez Guardians&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-560143&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ramirez’s vision regarding his contract extension with the Guardians&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His strong performances led Ramirez to sign a contract extension back in 2022. &lt;strong&gt;It was a seven-year, $141 million deal&lt;/strong&gt;, which Ramirez acknowledged was below market value, though he said he understands the limitations of a small-market team.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“That was ultimately my decision…I got a significant salary bump,”&lt;/em&gt; he said, via translation from &lt;em&gt;Master Flip&lt;/em&gt; on X&lt;em&gt;. “I knew it wasn’t fully reflective of my market value…But I’m a veteran, I understand how the game works. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Cleveland is a small-market team&lt;/strong&gt;, and they simply can’t pay me what I could command on the open market. So I told them, Let’s find a fair agreement that works for both sides.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Jose Ramirez’s 2025 stats&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jose Ramirez continued to be the cornerstone of the Cleveland Guardians’ offense in 2025,&lt;strong&gt; posting a stellar .283 batting average alongside 30 home runs. His elite production resulted in 85 RBIs and a robust .863 OPS&lt;/strong&gt;, marks that once again solidified his status as one of the premier third basemen in the American League.&lt;/p&gt;

Jose Ramirez turns heads with major admission about his future with the Guardians

Jose Ramirez turns heads with major admission about his future with the Guardians - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;defeated &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;2026 Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; final, with &lt;strong&gt;Raphinha &lt;/strong&gt;scoring a brilliant brace to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory. The match delivered end-to-end action from the first minute, with both teams creating numerous chances. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; dominated possession early, while Real Madrid &lt;strong&gt;looked dangerous on the counter with Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo&lt;/strong&gt;. Fans at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium witnessed an unforgettable El Clásico.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The second half continued the high intensity, with both sides making key substitutions to influence the game. &lt;strong&gt;Vinícius Jr caused problems for the Barcelona defense&lt;/strong&gt;, while &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/raphinha&quot;&gt;Raphinha&lt;/a&gt; and Lewandowski kept testing Courtois&lt;/strong&gt;. Yellow cards and heated confrontations added drama, but the game remained finely balanced.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the final minutes, &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona held firm despite being reduced to ten men after Frenkie de Jong’s red card&lt;/strong&gt;. Joan García made crucial saves to deny &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; and preserve the lead. Raphinha completed his double with a late goal, sealing the victory. The Spanish Super Cup trophy goes to Barcelona in a classic encounter remembered for goals, skill, and drama.&lt;/p&gt;

Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in 2026 Spanish Super Cup final

Welcome to our live blog of the Spanish Super Cup final. Barcelona face Real Madrid in this highly anticipated El Clásico, with silverware on the line and pride at stake. Both sides arrive after strong semifinal performances and now meet on one of the biggest stages in soccer.
Stay with us for key updates, essential information, and minute-by-minute coverage as Barcelona and Real Madrid go head-to-head in today’s final.

Start time and how to watch

Barcelona vs Real Madrid will get underway at 2:00 PM ET (PT:11:00 AM)
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-in-the-usa-2026-spanish-supercopa">Watch this Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Real Madrid live in the USA</a> on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

Today’s referees

There was a late change to the officiating crew in the hours leading up to kickoff. The Royal Spanish Soccer Federation was forced to adjust the original referee assignment after Adrián Cordero Vega suffered an injury and was ruled out from serving as the fourth official for today’s match.
In response, the Referees Technical Committee moved quickly and appointed Adrián Quintero González as his replacement. The rest of the officiating team remains unchanged. José Luis Munuera Montero has been appointed as the main referee for the final, with Íñigo Prieto and Antonio Martínez serving as assistant referees on the sidelines, while Daniel Trujillo oversees VAR duties alongside assistant Davi Gálvez.

Real Madrid confirmed lineup!

Here's Real Madrid's confirmed starting eleven against Barcelona for the Spanish Super Cup final!
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial! 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona_es?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona_es</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/UnicajaBanco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UnicajaBanco</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZWDYrS1wWg">pic.twitter.com/ZWDYrS1wWg</a>— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadrid/status/2010410113178513549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barcelona confirmed starting XI!

Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, will line up with: Joan García; Alejandro Balde, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Jules Koundé; Pedri, Fermín López, Frenkie de Jong; Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Why Mbappe starts on the bench today?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/is-kylian-mbappe-playing-today-for-real-madrid-vs-barcelona-in-spanish-super-cup-2026-final">Kylian Mbappe starts on the bench today</a> as Real Madrid take a cautious approach with his physical condition ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final. Despite being available, Real Madrid decided not to rush his inclusion in the starting lineup against Barcelona. The coaching staff view Mbappe as a potential game-changing option in the second half, depending on how the final unfolds. Head coach Xabi Alonso waited until the final training session before kickoff to assess whether Mbappe was ready to start, ultimately opting for a conservative decision.
Mbappe has been managing a sprain in his left knee, an issue that forced him to play through discomfort during the closing matches of 2025. On December 31, the club officially confirmed the injury, and Real Madrid chose to prioritize his fitness, keeping him in reserve for a possible decisive role later in the match.

Today's venue

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, known as Alinma Stadium for sponsorship reasons and also nicknamed the Shining Jewel or simply the Jewel, is a multi-purpose stadium and the main stadium of the sports city located 30 kilometers north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The stadium has a capacity of 62,345 and serves as the home ground for Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad, where the atmosphere during matches is phenomenal.

Expected attendance

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-how-many-fans-are-attending-the-spanish-super-cup-2026-final-in-saudi-arabia">Around 60,000 spectators are expected at the Spanish Super Cup 2026 final</a>. While the RFEF has yet to release an official attendance number, all signs point to a near-capacity crowd for Barcelona vs Real Madrid, consistent with recent Super Cup finals held in Saudi Arabia.

Teams on the field

Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are now on the pitch performing the customary pre-match handshake. The players line up as the referees oversee the protocol, signaling that kickoff is just moments away.

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

Barcelona and Real Madrid have kicked off the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final!

1' - First foul of the match (0-0)

Eduardo Camavinga commits the first foul of the game, bringing down Fermín López in midfield.

6' - Early possession dominated by Barcelona (0-0)

In the opening minutes, Barcelona show clear control of possession, with Pedri standing out as the key player so far. They win the first corner after a well-crafted team move, finished by a first-touch pass from Lamine Yamal to Kounde on the right flank. Kounde tries to deliver a cross to Lewandowski, but it’s blocked, and the resulting corner fails to produce any danger.

13' - Real Madrid focusing on defense and counterattacks (0-0)

Real Madrid are clear on their approach early in the match. Their efforts are centered on building a solid defensive structure, recovering possession quickly, and exploiting transitions with their characteristic pace. They are looking to take advantage of any space left by Barcelona—a perfect scenario for Mbappe, who remains on the bench for now.

14' - Real Madrid misses a chance! (0-0)

Exactly what we mentioned earlier—Real Madrid recovers the ball and finds a gap, leaving Vinícius Jr. one-on-one. He uses his pace to break forward and attempts a curling shot across goal, but it’s poorly struck and Joan García makes an easy save to deny the first clear chance of the match.

20' - Barcelona struggling to break down Real Madrid (0-0)

Barcelona are finding it difficult to penetrate and create danger against Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso’s side have been tactically and defensively impeccable so far, keeping the Blaugrana at bay. Hansi Flick’s team is not in a comfortable position, aware that any gaps at the back could be exploited by the pace of Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo.

23' - Tensions rise but no card shown (0-0)

The game is starting to heat up as Álvaro Carreras delivers a late challenge on Lamine Yamal down the right flank, but the referee decides not to issue a yellow card. While the play continues, Raphinha and Bellingham exchange words, adding extra intensity to this Spanish Super Cup final.

28' - Lamine Yamal struggling in possession (0-0)

Lamine Yamal is having a difficult start to the match, with Álvaro Carreras once again winning a key duel. So far, Yamal has been Barcelona’s most error-prone player, registering nine turnovers and finding it hard to impose himself against Real Madrid’s defensive pressure.

30' - Hydration break (0-0)

The match has been paused briefly for a hydration break.

32' - Match resumes, Real Madrid comes close (0-0)

The game is back underway after the hydration break, and Real Madrid almost finds the breakthrough immediately. Gonzalo Garcia gets into a promising position and takes a shot, but it lacks power and Joan García collects it easily.

36' - GOOOOOOAL FOR BARCELONA! (1-0)

Barcelona break the deadlock as Raphinha finds the net! He had just missed a clear chance assisted by Lamine Yamal, but on the very next play, he makes no mistake. Raphinha goes one-on-one against Tchouameni and fires a powerful shot to the far post, giving Barcelona the lead in the Spanish Super Cup final.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">RAPHINHA OPENS THE SCORING IN THE SPANISH SUPERCOPA 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/CDKLXj2ctK">pic.twitter.com/CDKLXj2ctK</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/2010436470603964421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

42' - Real Madrid urged to stay calm after conceding (1-0)

After the goal, Xabi Alonso calls for composure and patience from his players, not wanting the team to leave gaps in reaction to Barcelona’s lead. Meanwhile, Barcelona continue pressing aggressively, with Lamine Yamal creating dangerous passes inside the Real Madrid box. One such attempt sets up Fermín López for a shot, but it fails to test Courtois, and Real Madrid survive the scare.

45+2' - INCREDIBLE GOAL FOR REAL MADRID! (1-1)

Vinícius Jr. responds spectacularly! He takes on Barcelona’s defense in a daring solo run, driving the ball from midfield all the way into the attacking area. Cutting inside, he fires a perfectly placed shot across goal, leaving Joan García with no chance. Jules Koundé is left chasing as Real Madrid equalize in breathtaking style.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">VINI JR. NUTMEGS KOUNDE AND FINISHES TO EQUALIZE FOR REAL MADRID! INSANE GOAL 😳😳😳 <a href="https://t.co/zHh9OBD35z">pic.twitter.com/zHh9OBD35z</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/2010439031968981038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

45+4' GOOOOOOAL FOR BARCELONA (2-1)

Barcelona respond immediately. A brilliant team move ends with Pedri delivering a precise through ball that finds Lewandowski in the box. The striker finishes exquisitely, restoring Barcelona’s lead in the Spanish Super Cup final with a perfectly timed strike.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BARCELONA ANSWER RIGHT BACK THROUGH LEWANDOWSKI!! THE END OF THIS FIRST HALF 😱😱😱 <a href="https://t.co/NeEY1XAoOU">pic.twitter.com/NeEY1XAoOU</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/2010439790399770761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

45+5' - GOOOOOOOOOOALL FOR REAL MADRID! (2-2)

Real Madrid respond instantly with a heart-stopping play. From a corner, the ball ricochets off Dean Huijsen’s header and even strikes the crossbar, but Gonzalo Garcia manages to follow up and score, anticipating Cubarsí’s defense. The equalizer brings the Spanish Super Cup final back to level terms.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">WHAT IS GOING ON 😱😱😱 BARCELONA 2-2 REAL MADRID! TAKE A DEEP BREATHE!! <a href="https://t.co/zzH5bD5f01">pic.twitter.com/zzH5bD5f01</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/2010440485047767136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

45' - Halftime (2-2)

The referee blows for halftime with the score tied at 2-2. Barcelona and Real Madrid have delivered an intense first half full of end-to-end action, stunning goals, and tactical battles. Both teams head to the locker rooms to regroup, with plenty of drama still expected in the second half of the Spanish Super Cup final.

45' - Second half is underway! (2-2)

The teams are back on the pitch for the second half of the Spanish Super Cup final. Barcelona and Real Madrid resume where they left off, with both sides looking to take control and break the deadlock.

46' - Early pressure from Real Madrid (2-2)

In the opening minute of the second half, Vinícius Jr. immediately causes problems for Barcelona. Jules Koundé struggles to contain his pace and skill, creating an early chance for Real Madrid. So far, neither team has made any changes to their starting lineups as the battle continues at full intensity.

51' - Vinícius warns again for Real Madrid (2-2)

Vinícius Jr. continues to terrorize Barcelona’s defense, showing a level of play we haven’t seen in a while. Real Madrid produce their best team move of the match, building from the back, and Vinícius finishes the run by cutting inside and unleashing a powerful shot that Joan García manages to save.

54' - Dangerous free kick for Barcelona (2-2)

Barcelona win a dangerous free kick after Jude Bellingham fouls Frenkie de Jong near the edge of the box. Raphinha steps up to take it with a direct shot, but the effort sails over the crossbar.

57' - Vinícius creates danger, first card of second half (2-2)

Vinícius Jr. once again takes matters into his own hands, cutting inside in Barcelona’s box and firing a shot straight at goal, but Joan García saves comfortably and sends the ball out for a corner that comes to nothing. Barcelona respond quickly, and Raúl Asencio commits a strong challenge on Pedri, earning the first yellow card of the second half. Tempers flare as Valverde can be seen arguing with Raphinha.

60' - Multiple cautions after heated moment (2-2)

Following the intense challenge on Pedri, tensions boil over. Raúl Asencio receives a yellow card for the foul, while Valverde is also booked for pushing Raphinha during the protests. Eric García is shown a yellow as well for dissent over Asencio’s booking.

66' - Barcelona make first substitutions (2-2)

After several minutes of end-to-end action, Barcelona gain control of possession but fail to create clear chances. The Blaugrana make their first changes of the match: Fermín López and Lewandowski are substituted off, with Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres coming on to inject fresh energy.

67' - Real Madrid make a substitution (2-2)

Real Madrid make their first change of the second half as captain Federico Valverde is substituted off for Arda Guler. Vinícius Jr. assumes the captain’s armband.

71' - Real Madrid survive Barcelona chance (2-2)

Barcelona string together a series of precise passes, culminating in a clever ball from Frenkie de Jong to Koundé on the right flank. Koundé delivers a first-time cross, and Lamine Yamal gets a powerful shot on target, but Thibaut Courtois reacts brilliantly to make the save, keeping Real Madrid level.

74' - GOOOOOOAL FOR BARCELONA (3-2)

Barcelona take the lead again! Raphinha cuts through the center of the box and fires a slightly deflected shot while slipping, with Raúl Asencio unintentionally diverting the ball into the net. The goal comes after a brilliant combination between Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo, giving Barcelona a 3-2 advantage.
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78' - Mbappe enters the match (3-2)

Kylian Mbappe finally makes his appearance on the field. Following Barcelona’s goal, Xabi Alonso reacts by substituting Gonzalo Garcia for the French star.

83' - Multiple substitutions for both teams (3-2)

Real Madrid make three changes: Dean Huijsen, Eduardo Camavinga, and Vinícius Jr. are replaced by David Alaba, Dani Ceballos, and Mastantuono. Barcelona respond with their own changes, bringing off Raphinha and Eric García for Marcus Rashford and Gerard Martin.

86' - Yellow cards for Pedri and Carreras (3-2)

Pedri is shown a yellow card for a foul on Rodrygo, adding to the tension in the closing stages of the match. Earlier, Álvaro Carreras had also been cautioned for a challenge on Lamine Yamal.

90+5' - Red card for Frenkie de Jong (3-2)

Frenkie de Jong is sent off after a foul on Kylian Mbappe, leaving the field for an early trip to the locker room. Barcelona are now down to ten men as the Spanish Super Cup final enters its tense closing stages.

90+5' - Barcelona make late substitution (3-2)

Barcelona make a final change as Lamine Yamal is replaced by Ronald Araújo for the closing minutes of the match. The referee has indicated five minutes of added time, giving both teams a short window to make a decisive impact in the Spanish Super Cup final.

90+5' - Dramatic finale! (3-2)

The Spanish Super Cup final ends in a movie-like finish! First, Marcus Rashford misses a clear one-on-one chance against Courtois, and then Joan García makes two heroic saves to deny Real Madrid in the final moments. Barcelona hold on to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over their historic rivals.

90' - Full time! (3-2)

The referee blows the final whistle, and Barcelona are crowned champions of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid. Raphinha’s decisive goal and Joan García’s heroics in goal were key as the Blaugrana claim the trophy in an unforgettable El Clásico.

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&lt;p&gt;A new and exciting El Clasico takes place as &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; face &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;2026 Spanish Super Cup final&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Both teams advance from the semifinals in convincing fashion, but concern surrounds the Madrid side ahead of the matchup. One key question dominates fans: &lt;strong&gt;Why is Kylian Mbappe not starting today?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Real Madrid confirmed that &lt;strong&gt;Mbappe will start on the bench today.&lt;/strong&gt; After missing the semifinal win over Atletico, he resumed team training on Friday and also trained normally on Saturday with the rest of the Real Madrid squad, according to Fabrizio Romano. However, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid won’t rush including Mbappe in the starting lineup&lt;/strong&gt; against Barcelona&lt;/a&gt;, saving their star striker in case he’s needed in the second half.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso waited until the final training session before the Spanish Super Cup final against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; to evaluate whether Mbappe can start. &lt;strong&gt;Alonso explained that the club is taking a controlled risk &lt;/strong&gt;approach and emphasized that they are not reckless when making decisions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Mbappe is much better,”&lt;/em&gt; Alonso said during his press conference.&lt;em&gt; “Before the Super Cup started, the idea was not to accelerate his return&lt;strong&gt;. If we reached the final, depending on how he felt, we would evaluate his situation&lt;/strong&gt;. After Saturday’s training, we will have all the information to decide whether he can start or play fewer minutes.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped&quot;&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;546136&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/15175632/Kylian-Mbappe-3-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Kylian Mbappe&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546136&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Real Madrid starting XI&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the final confirmation that Kylian Mbappe will start on the bench, &lt;strong&gt;these are the eleven players confirmed by Xabi Alonso to face Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt;: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vini Jr., Gonzalo.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What happened to Mbappe?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe&quot;&gt;Mbappe&lt;/a&gt; had been dealing with a sprain in his left knee, which forced him to play with discomfort during the final matches of 2025. On December 31, the club officially confirmed the injury, and the former Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain forward, along with &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid’s medical staff, decided to stop in order to recover his best form.&lt;/strong&gt; He missed the LaLiga victory over Real Betis and the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atletico Madrid.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Which injured players do Real Madrid have?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mbappe’s trip to Saudi Arabia was received as positive news within the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; camp, &lt;strong&gt;but concerns remain over several players following the match against Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Raul Asencio, Rodrygo Goes, and Antonio Rudiger&lt;/strong&gt; left that game with physical issues, with Asencio and Rodrygo progressing well and expected to be available for the final, while Rudiger remains doubtful due to knee problems. A key match to follow regardless, with many &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-in-the-usa-2026-spanish-supercopa&quot;&gt;options to watch this Barcelona vs Real Madrid final in the USA&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; take on &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;2026 Spanish Super Cup&lt;/strong&gt; final&lt;/a&gt;, a matchup that once again puts two of the most successful teams in the country on the same stage. El Clásico delivers one of the most iconic rivalries in &lt;strong&gt;soccer &lt;/strong&gt;history, and both teams arrive after navigating demanding semifinals to reach the most anticipated game of the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Real Madrid come into the final after edging Atlético Madrid in a tightly contested semifinal, while &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barcelona arrive with momentum after a dominant 5–0 win over Athletic Bilbao&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. In LaLiga, the Blaugrana currently sit at the top of the table with a four-point advantage.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid reach this clash after defeating Atlético Madrid 2–1 in the semifinal derby&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. In domestic league play, they remain in second place behind their historic rivals. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The most recent meeting between these teams took place on October 26, 2025, on Matchday 10 of the 2025–26 LaLiga season at the Santiago Bernabéu, &lt;strong&gt;where Real Madrid claimed a 2–1 victory with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham&lt;/strong&gt;, while Fermín López scored for Barcelona.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;546118&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/15174037/Lamine-Yamal-3-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Lamine Yamal&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546118&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid defeat Barcelona?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; defeat Barcelona, &lt;strong&gt;they will be crowned &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-how-much-money-does-the-winner-of-the-spanish-super-cup-2026-get&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;champions of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup&lt;/strong&gt; and take home a significant prize money&lt;/a&gt;. With that victory, Real Madrid would secure their 14th title in the competition, narrowing the gap with their longtime rivals. The triumph would also mark Xabi Alonso’s first official trophy as Real Madrid’s head coach since taking over in June 2025, ending a streak of recent final losses against Barcelona.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid and Barcelona tie?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the match ends level after regulation time,&lt;strong&gt; current RFEF regulations state that no extra time will be played&lt;/strong&gt;. To prevent excessive physical strain, the final would be &lt;strong&gt;decided directly by a penalty shootout&lt;/strong&gt; to determine the champion. If you are &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-in-the-usa-2026-spanish-supercopa&quot;&gt;in the USA, you’ll be able to watch this Barcelona vs Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; final through several broadcasting options.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid lose to Barcelona?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A defeat would see &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; lift the trophy&lt;/strong&gt;, successfully defending the title they won in 2025 after a 5–2 victory over Real Madrid. In that scenario, Barcelona would extend their historical dominance in the competition by reaching 16 Spanish Super Cup titles, moving three trophies ahead of Madrid. Therefore, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;Real Madrid’s lineup against Barcelona today&lt;/a&gt; will show a star-studded team.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; are set to meet once again under the Saudi Arabian spotlight, where the&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has found a new home. Attention is now shifting toward the scale of the crowd expected for the final. Follow &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;Barcelona vs Real Madrid live&lt;/a&gt; with us!&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;tournament’s move to the Middle East&lt;/strong&gt; has reshaped its atmosphere, blending European tradition with global spectacle. Stadium capacity, ticket demand and international travel all play a role in defining the event’s reach, also increasing the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-how-much-money-does-the-winner-of-the-spanish-super-cup-2026-get&quot;&gt;prize money for the Spanish Super Cup winner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As kickoff approaches and both &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;Real Madrid and Barcelona field their strongest lineups&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;attendance figures&lt;/strong&gt; are becoming a key part of the conversation. The numbers not only reflect fan interest, but also underline why Saudi Arabia remains central to the Super Cup’s future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Spanish Super Cup 2026: How big will the crowd be for the final?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Around 60,000 spectators are expected at the Spanish Super Cup 2026 final&lt;/strong&gt;. While the RFEF has yet to release an official attendance number, all signs point to a near-capacity crowd for Barcelona vs &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt;, consistent with recent Super Cup finals held in Saudi Arabia.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/09110407/lamine-yamal-1-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559084&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona in 2025 (Source: Alex Caparros/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The match is set to be played at Alinma Stadium (King Abdullah Sports City), a venue built for major international events and &lt;strong&gt;capable of hosting just over 62,000 fans&lt;/strong&gt;. In previous editions of the tournament, finals have regularly pushed attendance toward that limit.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This year’s tournament has followed a similar pattern. &lt;strong&gt;The semifinals already drew crowds well above 50,000&lt;/strong&gt;, reinforcing expectations that the final — the competition’s main attraction — will draw an even larger turnout.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ticket demand in Saudi Arabia has remained strong&lt;/strong&gt;, particularly for high-profile European clashes, and organizers have relied heavily on the local and regional fan base rather than traveling supporters from Spain.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That dynamic has become a defining feature of the Spanish Super Cup’s Saudi era. While only a limited number of fans make the trip from Europe, the atmosphere is sustained by a growing local interest in elite soccer and the global appeal of El Clasico. For those not attending the game live, there will still be several options to watch the broadcast of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-in-the-usa-2026-spanish-supercopa&quot;&gt;Barcelona vs Real Madrid final, especially in the USA&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;2026&amp;nbsp;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; final. As anticipation build with thousands of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-how-many-fans-are-attending-the-spanish-super-cup-2026-final-in-saudi-arabia&quot;&gt;fans attending another edition of the Barcelona vs Real Madrid rivalry&lt;/a&gt;, be sure to find here the match date, kickoff time, and available streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/strong&gt; final brings another marquee edition of &lt;em&gt;El Clásico&lt;/em&gt;, with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/what-happens-if-real-madrid-win-tie-or-lose-vs-barcelona-today-in-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; meeting for silverware in a star-studded showdown where a win, tie or loss&lt;/a&gt; will have big implications. &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;enter in top form after a dominant 5–0 win over &lt;strong&gt;Athletic Bilbao&lt;/strong&gt; in the semifinals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side will be the powerful &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;, who earned their spot with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over &lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between Spain’s fiercest rivals. Follow &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;Barcelona vs Real Madrid in our liveblog&lt;/a&gt;! &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-lineups-for-spanish-super-cup-2026-final&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; are fielding their best lineups&lt;/a&gt; this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, January 11&lt;/strong&gt;, for the&amp;nbsp;2026 Spanish Super Cup&amp;nbsp;final. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt; Apart from the trophy, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-how-much-money-does-the-winner-of-the-spanish-super-cup-2026-get&quot;&gt;winner of the Spanish Super Cup takes home an interesting prize money&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/10224804/Gonzalo-Garcia-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559815&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Gonzalo Garcia of Real Madrid – Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/kylian-mbappe-matches-cristiano-ronaldos-59-calendar-year-goals-what-is-lionel-messis-record&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-left&quot;&gt;Catch all the action from the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 Spanish Super Cup final&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Barcelona&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Real Madrid&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;Other options: DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.&lt;/p&gt;

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