The Spanish Supercopa returns to Saudi Arabia in 2024 as rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid face off on January 10 in Riyadh.
The Madrid pair are bidding for a place in the final with Barcelona taking on Osasuna in the other semifinal the following day.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team lost out to Barcelona in the 2023 final after the veteran Italian coach won it on his return to Spain in 2022.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid kick off?
This Spanish Supercopa semifinal clash takes place at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and kicks off on Wednesday, January 10 at 10:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Wed, Jan. 10 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Wed, Jan. 10 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Wed, Jan. 10 | 7:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Thu, Jan. 11 | 6:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Thu, Jan. 11 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Spanish Supercopa match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes | Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Canada | — |
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| UK | — | — |
| Australia | — | — |
| India | — | FanCode |
USA: This game is available on ESPN 2 and streamed on ESPN+. Spanish language options are available on ESPN Deportes with additional streaming on Fubo.
Fans in India can watch on FanCode, while broadcasters in the UK, Australia and Canada have not picked up coverage of the match as of yet.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid lineups, team news
Real Madrid’s overall injury list is showing signs of improving with Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy back in action for Ancelotti.
David Alaba has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury, and Eder Militao is still sidelined, with Aurelien Tchouameni set to start at centre-back.
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1, right to left): Lunin (GK) — Carvajal, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy — Kroos, Camavinga — Diaz, Bellingham, Valverde — Joselu.
Real Madrid subs (9): TBC
Atletico will be without Reinildo Mandava due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations with Caglar Soyuncu and Pablo Barrios ruled out through injury.
Atletico Madrid (5-3-2 right to left): Oblak (GK) — Molina, Azpilicueta, Gimenez, Hermoso, Lino — Koke, De Paul, Riquelme — Griezmann, Morata.
Atletico Madrid subs (9): TBC
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid prediction
Atletico Madrid secured a 3-1 win over Real Madrid earlier this season but it is Ancelotti’s team who come into the game in slightly better form.
Both sides secured Copa del Rey wins over lower league opposition ahead of this game, but Real Madrid have secured five wins in a row, compared to Atletico’s record of two victories from five.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid