OFFICIAL: The Spanish Super Cup will be played in Tangier, Morocco

The Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) - the Spanish FA - have announced today that the Spanish Super Cup will take place on the 12th August in a one-off match in Tangier, Morocco.

Through an official statement, the RFEF have confirmed: "Tangier, located in the north of Morocco, will host the Spanish Super Cup final between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona on the 12th August at 22:00 Spanish time." The Tangier Stadium, which opened in 2011, has a capacity of 45,000.

The contest which opens the 2018/19 season in Spain will see Barcelona, La Liga champions, against Sevilla, Copa del Rey runners up after losing to Barça, face off in a one-off match.