Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published Sunday, January 11, 2026, 07:44 / Updated Sunday, January 11, 2026 07:45
The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, decided to add 50,000 euros per player to the premium offered for winning the Super Cup. The final Barcelona – Real Madrid is scheduled tonight, from 21:00 (liveTEXT GSP.RO, live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1).
Real Madrid is preparing in every way for the final of the Spanish Super Cup with Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe has rejoined the team after knee treatment and could at least be on the bench tonight, with president Florentino Perez determined to further motivate the players to get revenge after last year's failure.
Bonus of 200,000 euros for a triumph in the Supercup
At the start of the season, when he discussed with the team captains, Florentino had set a €150,000 cap bonus in the event of a Supercup triumph. Now, according to the Defensa Central publication, it has increased by 50,000 euros, thus raising the amount to 200,000 euros.
Today's final is extremely important including for coach Xabi Alonso. The Basque technician has been harshly criticized lately, after losing the top of the rankings to the great Catalan rival, and the press in Madrid have written several times about a possible separation, with Jurgen Klopp favorite to take his place until the end of the season.
Without Rudiger, Asencio and Rodrygo?
Now, before the Supercup final, Xabi has problems in defense. Rudiger and Asencio were injured on Thursday, in the semi-final against Atletico (2-1), and the German international will not be able to play tonight. And Asencio could be missing, so he will have to force Dean Huijsen, who he avoided using with Atletico, even though his two starting stoppers are injured.
However, Xabi Alonso also has emotions with another starter, especially since it is one of the most fit Blanco players. Rodrygo was also substituted, also due to an injury. The Brazilian is waiting for the green light from the medical department.
