Frenkie de Jong hopes for Riyadh support in Spanish Super Cup final

13.01.2024 - 11:29 thenationalnews.com

Barcelona midfielder is Frenkie de Jong is banking on the support of fans in Riyadh ahead of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against arch rivals Real Madrid.

Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 on Thursday at Al Awwal Park, with goals from Robert Lewandoski and Lamine Yamal helping set up a mouthwatering el clasico title match in Riyadh for the second year running.

De Jong was a key performer in the midfield as Barca defeated Real Madrid 3-1 last year, and the Dutch international hopes is hoping for an encore, with the support of Barca’s fanbase in the kingdom. “The support makes us very happy; it gives us plenty of energy in the field.

The support helped us a lot in the semi-final, and we hope that many people again root for Barcelona on Sunday," De Jong said. “Games like that are the best.

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