The second match of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final will be held on Thursday evening, where Real Madrid will face Mallorca, in second place. Against Barcelona in the final Up for grabs.
Real Madrid are no strangers to this competition, having participated in it every year since the introduction of a four-team system in 2020. They are also the current holders of the trophy and have lifted the trophy 13 times – one fewer than record winners Barcelona.
Mallorca reached the final this year after losing in the Copa del Rey final last season to Athletic Bilbao on penalties. They have only appeared in this competition three times, and this is their first time since 2003, having won it back in 1998.
Gagoba Arrasate has built on the foundations laid by Javier Aguirre in his first season at the helm, with Mallorca currently sitting in sixth place. League After Real Madrid drew 1-1 on the opening weekend of the season.
However, Los Bermelones have their work cut out for them if they are to qualify for Sunday's final where they face an in-form side. Madrid side. Carlo Ancelotti's La Liga holders moved to the top of the table after a four-game unbeaten run and cruised to a Copa Cup victory over Minera on Monday.
here 90 minutes Guide to Thursday's Super Cup semi-final matches.
Real Madrid vs. Mallorca match record (last five matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Deportivo Minera 0-5 Real Madrid – 01/06/25 |
Pontevedra 3-0 Mallorca – 01/03/25 |
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Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid – 01/03/25 |
Getafe 0-1 Mallorca – 12/21/24 |
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Real Madrid 4-2 Sevilla – 12/22/24 |
Mallorca 2-1 Girona – 12/14/24 |
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Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca – 12/18/24 |
Celta Vigo 2-0 Mallorca – 12/06/24 |
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Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid – 12/14/24 |
Mallorca 1-5 Barcelona – 12/03/24 |
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Not televised |
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ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes |
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It has been a busy start to the new year for the La Liga champions, but Ancelotti managed to turn his side around to win the Copa del Rey on Monday night.
The heavy hitters will return to the fold in Saudi Arabia as Real Madrid hunt for another piece of silverware. Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rudiger, Aurelien Chouamini and Thibaut Courtois are among the players up for call-up.
Ancelotti will also be available for Vinicius Junior on Thursday despite being sent off against Valencia. The Brazilian will serve his suspension in the Spanish League.
Los Blancos will miss the long-term absence of Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, but they will soon benefit from the return of David Alaba from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The Austrian has been out of action for more than a year.
Real Madrid's expected lineup against Mallorca (4-2-3-1): polite; Vazquez, Chouamini, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Samu Costa has missed Mallorca's previous three matches due to injury, but traveled with the team to the Middle East and looked to be in contention for his first minutes of the month on Thursday.
Both Antonio Railo and Antonio Sanchez will undergo late fitness tests, but neither player is expected to be included in the starting lineup.
Jagoba Arrasate made big changes during their Copa del Rey defeat on Friday and will return to a more popular line-up in Jeddah.
Mallorca's expected lineup against Real Madrid (4-4-2): Grif. Maffeo, Valgent, Copete, Mujica; Asano, Morlanes, Mascarell, Darder; Larin, Muriqui.
Mallorca are not one of the most aggressive units, but they are well-coached and are sure to be a nuisance on Thursday.
However, Real Madrid enter the match in good form and are unlikely to fail – as was the case on the opening weekend. Unlike their opponents, they are accustomed to long adventures in the Middle East, but they may have to be patient before finally enjoying success.
