The second semi-final of the Supercopa de España takes place on Thursday night when Real Madrid take on Mallorca, with a place against Barcelona in the final to grab.
Madrid are no strangers to the competition and have been involved every year since the four-team format was introduced in 2020. They are also the current holders and have lifted the trophy 13 times – one short of record winners Barcelona.
Mallorca made the final cut this year thanks to last season’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Athletic Club on penalties. They have appeared in this competition only three times, and this is their first time since 2003, and they won it back in 1998.
Jagoba Arrasate built on the foundations laid by Javier Aguirre in his first season in charge, and Mallorca are currently sixth in La Liga leveling Madrid at 1-1 on the opening weekend of the season.
However, Los Bermellones have work to do if they are to progress to Sunday’s final as they face a lack of form Madrid page. Carlo Ancelotti’s La Liga holders climbed to the top of the table on the back of a four-match unbeaten run, with a Copa victory over Minero on Monday.
Here 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 |
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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 – 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 – 12.06.24 |
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Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid – 14.12.24 |
Mallorca 1-5 Barcelona – 3.12.24 |
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Great Britain |
It was not televised |
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United States |
ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN app, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes |
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Canada |
It was not televised |
It’s been a busy start to the new year for the La Liga champions, but Ancelotti was able to rotate his side for Monday night’s Copa del Rey triumph.
The heavy hitters will return to Saudi Arabia as Madrid go in search of another piece of silverware. Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Aurelien Tchouameni and Thibaut Courtois are among the players set for recall.
Ancelotti will also have Vinicius Junior available on Thursday despite his suspension against Valencia. The Brazilian will serve his suspension in La Liga.
Los Blancos are without long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, but 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.
Predicted line-up of Real Madrid against Mallorca (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Samu Costa has missed Mallorca’s previous three games through injury but 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 pass late fitness tests, but neither player is expected to be included in the starting XI.
Jagoba Arrasate rotated heavily for their Copa del Rey defeat on Friday and will return to a more familiar line-up in Jeddah.
Predicted line-up of Mallorca against Real Madrid (4-4-2): Greif; Mafeo, Valjent, Copete, Mojica; Asano, Morlanes, Mascarell, Darder; Larin, Muriqi.
Mallorca are hardly the most enterprising unit, but they are well trained and will certainly cause trouble 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-term ventures in the Middle East, but they may have to be patient before they finally enjoy success.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Mallorca
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