The stats which say why Real Madrid should win on Sunday

The Spanish Super Cup will be the main focus of attention on Sunday as it features the two biggest clubs in the Spanish capital. The rivalry between the sides and Atletico's brilliant fightback against Barcelona are all the more reason to watch this one. 

This will be another opportunity for deal a blow to their neighbours. Julen Lopetegui felt the effects of losing the UEFA Super Cup in 2018 2-4 after extra time and 'Los Rojiblancos' will be hoping to do something similar. 

But to lift the trophy in Jeddah, they will have to beat a different and much improved Real Madrid team from the match at Son Moix. Their last defeat was on 19th October v Mallorca and they are unbeaten in 15 straight games since them, almost half of Zidane's record at the club. 

Precisely, there is another stat which points to why Real will win the Super Cup. 'AS' recalls that Zinedine Zidane has never lost a final as Real Madrid manager. 

In eight finals under Zidane, they have come out on top in every one. In his first spell, he won three consecutive Champions Leagues, two Club World Cups, two UEFA Super Cups and a Spanish Super Cup, so he is a man who has a 100% record in finals. 

Atletico Madrid will have to buck the trend if they are to lift silverware on Sunday evening. They have already beaten Real since Zidane returned for his second spell as manager back in pre-season. That said, there have also been nights to forget like the final in Milan. Zidane is the finals expert.