Real Madrid - Barcelona live online: score, stats & updates | Clásico Spanish Super Cup final

Here are the kick-off times around the world:

In case you're not quite sure about when the Game kicks off, here's Real Madrid's handy guide.

However, in my opinion, the best way to do so is by sticking with this live. 

Who will start: Modric or Kroos?

I think that, ahead of kick-off, Ancelotti will have had to answer the huge question of whether to start Toni Kroos or Luka Modric in the final.

Of the three midfield positions, barring any injuries, there is only really one place up for grabs. Given their physical strengths, both Valverde and Tchouaméni are guaranteed starters when fit, especially considering one of their partners will be either Toni or Luka, who are not as young as they used to be. 

Kroos has shown over recent weeks and months that he still has the magic in his boots when it comes to controlling a game, while Modric is more adept at providing that spark slightly higher up the field.

It's up to Ancelotti what he prefers from the game, and if he's going off what he saw in the semi-final against Atlético Madrid, then the German might have the slight advantage ahead of kick-off. 

Do you agree?

Hold back the tears, culés...

A nostalgic snap of MLS superstar Leo Messi in a Barcelona shirt, holding the Spanish Super Cup, is certainly one way to get the culés in the feels ahead of kick-off in Saudi Arabia.

SPANISH SUPER CUP

Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid summary: extra time, score, goals & highlights | Spanish Super Cup semi-final

Real Madrid’s road to the Super Cup final as about as Real Madrid-y as you could expect. Los Blancos overcame Atlético Madridin extremis and it took 5 goals to finally quieten them down.

We had tough tackles, penalty shouts, arguments, golazos and a race between Brahim and Oblak. 

Carvajal was the MVP of the game, with 2 assists and a goal to his name by the time the final whistle went. He kept Lino quiet for the most part on the rojiblanco wing, and gave Madrid a different dimension going forward.

The injury scare in the hours following caused fans to cross their fingers the world over, and hopefully he’s fit to play again from the off.

In the end, Ancelotti said it was the energy that was the deciding factor, but that fear of having played 30 minutes more than their opponents is a real one.

How to watch the game:

Want to watch the game on your TV or device as well as follow along with the AS coverage?

Well, you’re in luck. Here’s how you can get the Game liveon your screen and into your eyes.

Potential starting XIs:

Given the injury news, here’s how we predict the two managers will start the Game today. Although Carlo Ancelotti has probably already told you his lineup. 

Team news: FC Barcelona

Pedri made a surprise recovery in the semi-final against Osasuna. He’s even expected to start the game (more on that later). 

However, number one goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is still out as he recovers from a back injury. Ahead of him, all of Marcos Alonso, Íñigo Martínez and João Cancelo are still unavailable. 

Team news: Real Madrid

Dani Carvajal gave Los Blancos fans a scare when he trained inside just 24 hours before the game, but Ancelotti was quick to calm everyone down, saying it was nothing to worry about.

Apart from that, everything’s as we’ve come to expect with Real Madrid, who still have Militão, Courtois and Alaba out of action, as well as Lucas Vázquez.

Welcome!

Hello and a warm welcome to the ASUSA live coverage of the Spanish Super Cup final - and what a Game we’ve got for you!

It’s El Clásico, Real Madrid versus Barcelona, the world’s biggest game, without a doubt. 

It's Joe here today to provide you with an extensive pre-match build-up, the live game step-by-step, as well as all the fallout.

Kick off is set for 2pm ET / 11am PT.