Barcelona don’t have much time to celebrate their hard-fought Spanish Super Cup semi-final win on penalties against Real Betis on Thursday as they have a short turnaround and very little time to prepare for a massive El Clásico against Real Madrid on Sunday with the first title of the Spanish season on the line.
Both teams needed 120 minutes and penalties to reach this point, but Madrid had an extra day of rest which could prove an advantage for Carlo Ancelotti’s men. But form and fitness go out the window in a Final, especially with two giant rivals facing off with a trophy at stake.