The 2018 Supercopa de Espana could be a one-legged affair Barcelona vs Sevilla Due to a scheduling nightmare

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has revealed that the Supercopa de Espana could be played over just one match of 90 minutes in 2018, as opposed to the traditional two-legged affair.

Barcelona will face Sevilla amidst a scheduling nightmare, which is due to the latter's participation in Europa League qualifying.

"It's very possible that there's a new feature with the next Supercopa, and we've suggested that it be only one game," Rubiales said.

"There would be an economic compensation for the Spanish FA and the clubs for losing a televised game.

"I've already offered playing only one game to [LaLiga president Javier] Tebas, but we will have to make sure it doesn't harm anyone.

"It would be an exception and next year we would return to the Supercopa de Espana being two games, so that the fans enjoy their team without having to travel."

The contest is held annually between the winners of the league and of the Copa del Rey, with the cup runners-up being invited to play should one team have won the double.