The second semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup takes place on Thursday evening as Real Madrid take on one-placed Mallorca. against Barcelona in the final up for grabs.
Madrid are no strangers to the competition and have been involved every year since the introduction of a four-team format in 2020. They are also the current holders and have lifted the trophy 13 times – one less than record winners Barcelona.
Mallorca have made the final cut this year thanks to last season's Copa del Rey final loss to Athletic Club on penalties. They have only appeared in the competition three times, and this is their first since 2003, having won it in 1998.
Jagoba Arrasate has built on the foundations laid by Javier Aguirre in his first season in charge, with Mallorca currently sixth in the League after drawing Madrid 1-1 on the opening weekend of the season.
However, Los Bermellones have their work cut out for them if they are to progress to Sunday's final as they face informed form. Madrid lateral. Carlo Ancelotti's La Liga holders have climbed to the top of the table on the back of a four-match unbeaten run and they clinched a Copa victory over Minera on Monday.
Here it is 90 minutes guide to Thursday's Super Cup semi-final.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca H2H record (last five matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Real Madrid |
Mallorca |
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Deportivo Minera 0-5 Real Madrid – 01/06/25 |
Pontevedra 3-0 Mallorca – 03/01/25 |
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Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid – 03/01/25 |
Getafe 0-1 Mallorca – 21.12.24 |
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Real Madrid 4-2 Sevilla – 22/12/24 |
Mallorca 2-1 Girona – 14/12/24 |
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Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca – 18.12.24 |
Celta Vigo 2-0 Mallorca – 06/12/24 |
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Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid – 14.12.24 |
Mallorca 1-5 Barcelona – 03/12/24 |
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country |
TV channel/live streaming |
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United Kingdom |
Not televised |
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United States |
ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes |
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Canada |
Not televised |
It has been a busy start to the new year for the La Liga champions, but Ancelotti was able to rotate his squad for their Copa del Rey triumph on Monday night.
The heavy hitters will return to the ring in Saudi Arabia, while Madrid will be looking for another piece of silverware. Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Aurelien Tchouameni and Thibaut Courtois are among the players ready for withdrawal.
Ancelotti will also have Vinicius Junior available on Thursday despite his absence against Valencia. The Brazilian will serve the suspension in La Liga.
Los Blancos are without long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, but they will soon benefit from the return of David Alaba from a torn ACL. The Austrian has been out of action for more than a year.
Real Madrid predicted formation against Mallorca (4-2-3-1): polite; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Samu Costa has missed Mallorca's previous three games through injury, but he has traveled with the team to the Middle East and looks set to be in contention for his first minutes in a month on Thursday.
Antonio Raillo and Antonio Sanchez will both undergo late fitness tests, but neither player is expected to feature in the starting XI.
Jagoba Arrasate changed a lot for their Copa del Rey defeat on Friday and will return to a more familiar line-up in Jeddah.
Mallorca predicted formation against Real Madrid (4-4-2): Greif; Mafeo, Valjent, Copete, Mojica; Asano, Morlanes, Mascarell, Darder; Larin, Muriqi.
Mallorca are hardly the most enterprising units, but they are well drilled and will be annoying on Thursday.
Madrid, however, go into the match in good form and are less likely to falter – as was the case on the opening weekend. Unlike their opponents, they are used to long ventures in the Middle East, but they may have to be patient before they finally taste success.