Supercopa de España 2022 was the 38th edition of the Supercopa de España, an annual football competition for clubs in the Spanish football league system that were successful in its major competitions in the preceding season.
After last season’s edition was held in Spain due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the tournament returned to Saudi Arabia as per the deal with the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
Real Madrid won the tournament for their twelfth Supercopa de España title.
Champions: 
Real Madrid (12th title)
Runners-up: 
Athletic Bilbao
Top Goal Scorer: 
Karim Benzema ( Real Madrid), 2 goal
Host Country: 
Saudi Arabia
Qualification Process
The tournament featured the winners and runners-up of the Copa del Rey 2020–21 and La Liga 2020–21.
Supercopa de España 2022 Qualified Teams
Team Method of qualification Appearance Last appearance as Winner(s) Runners-up Semi-finalists
Barcelona2020–21 Copa del Rey winners 26th 2021 runners-up 13 11 1
Atlético Madrid2020–21 La Liga winners 8th 2020 runners-up 2 5 –
Athletic Bilbao2020–21 Copa del Rey runners-up 6th 2021 winners 3 2 –
Real Madrid2020–21 La Liga runners-up 18th 2021 semi-finalists 11 5 1
Supercopa de España 2022 Semi final matches
Date Team 1 Result Team 2
12 January 2022 22:00 Barcelona2–3 (a.e.t.) Real Madrid
13 January 2022 22:00 Atlético Madrid1–2 Athletic Bilbao
16 January 2022 21:30, King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh
| Athletic Bilbao |
0 – 2 | Real Madrid |
Luca Modrić  38′Karim Benzema 52′ (pen.) |
Standout Performances
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid): His goals in both the semi-final and final were pivotal, showcasing his leadership and clinical finishing.
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid): His pace and skill were constant threats, and his opening goal against Barcelona set the tone for the semi-final.
Luka Modrić (Real Madrid): His goal in the final and overall playmaking abilities highlighted his enduring quality and experience.
Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao): His impact off the bench, including the winning goal in the semi-final, was crucial for Athletic Bilbao’s progression to the final.
Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid): His penalty save in the final was a key moment, demonstrating his reliability in goal.
Real Madrid’s victory in the 2021–22 Supercopa de España highlighted their resilience and quality, especially in high-stakes matches. Their triumph added yet another trophy to their illustrious cabinet, reflecting the effective management and depth of talent within the squad. The tournament’s return to Saudi Arabia also underscored the global appeal and commercial strategy of Spanish football.
