Super Cup Clásico final lines up elite $720-million quartet

The 2025 Spanish Super Cup final brings together four of the five most valuable players in the world, as Real Madrid face eternal rivals Barcelona.

Spanish football is showcasing its finest in Saudi Arabia. The Supercopa final promises a match of the highest caliber, featuring a classic Madrid vs. Barcelona showdown with an unparalleled lineup. Four of the world’s top five most valuable players will take the field. This is a rare chance to see Vinicius (24), Bellingham (21), Lamine Yamal (17), and Mbappé (26) compete head-to-head. Only Haaland (24) is missing to complete the top five.

No other match can assemble such a concentration of brilliant stars. Collectively, these four players are valued at $720 million, according to Transfermarkt, a specialized website. This dream quartet exceeds the total value of renowned clubs like Atlético, Inter, Juventus, or Milan. It’s an unmatched lineup set to decide the season’s first national title. Expect top-tier football in Jeddah.

“Vinicius is the best player in the world,” declared Ancelotti after the controversial Mestalla incident, standing firmly behind his protégé. This opinion is supported by the FIFA The Best award Vinicius received just before the Intercontinental final and his high market valuation. Transfermarkt lists the Brazilian at $200 million, the highest ever recorded for a footballer—matching Haaland and, back in 2019 as the reigning world champion, his teammate Mbappé. Vinicius’s stellar performance last season’s final, where he scored a hat-trick against the Blaugranas, was a key factor in his FIFA accolade and record valuation.

Bellingham and Lamine Yamal share the third spot, each valued at $180 million. The second-to-last superstar and the latest gem from La Masia are meeting in a final for the third time. Last year, the English side won the Supercopa; in July, the Euro Cup was clinched by Rocafonda’s prodigy. Both titles have boosted Jude’s market value and tripled Lamine’s within a year.

Completing this star-studded Supercopa lineup is Mbappé. The French star, valued at $160 million, has been a mainstay in global football royalty for several seasons and is aiming to reclaim his peak form from 2019. He has performed well in finals, scoring in both the Supercopa de Europa and the Intercontinental Cup. Mbappé is a golden acquisition for LaLiga, capping off what promises to be a luxurious Supercopa.