Spanish Super Cup to return to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø in January

In January this year, Barcelona defeated Bilbao 2-0 in the semi-finals before overcoming Real Madrid in the final with a commanding 5-2 victory. (AFP)
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  • The games will be played at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah between Jan. 7 and 11
  • Defending champs Barcelona will be joined in the competition by Bilbao, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid

LONDON: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø will once again host the Spanish Super Cup next year, the Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Monday, with the tournament scheduled to take place in Jeddah between Jan. 7 and 11.

It will be the sixth time the Kingdom has hosted the event, and the matches will be played at King Abdullah Sports City, a venue that has become a regular stage for Spanish football in recent years.

The draw has set up semi-final clashes between defending champions Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao, and Real Madrid versus Atletico Madrid.

In January this year, Barcelona defeated Bilbao 2-0 in the semi-finals before overcoming Real Madrid in the final with a commanding 5-2 victory.