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Supercopa de Espana holders Real Madrid return to the competition’s showpiece event in Jeddah after beating Mallorca 3-0 on Thursday night.
The Canary Islanders were predictably stubborn in the semi-final and could have easily gone ahead Jude BellinghamWho went the full Zinedine Zidane forward, opting for a tucked-in shirt aesthetic, opening the scoring after a scramble in the Mallorca box.
Rest came later for the 13-time domestic Super Cup champions, and they will look to match Barcelona’s 14 successes in the competition this weekend if they retain their crown this weekend.
Here’s how Madrid Can line up against their Clasico rivals.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – Mallorca’s inefficient work in front of goal meant Courtois It didn’t take much effort for his clean sheet on Thursday. Belgians will expect a much busier outing here.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – Raul Asensio may emerge as a deputy right-back in the second half of the season, but Carlo Ancelotti will stick with the veteran Vazquez on Sunday.
CB: Aurelien Choumeni – The Frenchman is a fresh injury concern going into the final, but it is hoped that Choumey will be fit to start. He looked at ease after coming into Madrid’s backline.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – David Alaba returned to the matchday squad on Thursday and the Austrian could yet have a big role to play this term. However, the classy left-footed defender will not replace Rudiger on Sunday.
LB: Fairland Mendy – Ancelotti has Fran Garcia as an option if he chooses to rotate at left-back, but he would rather face the stronger Mendy against Lamin Yamal.
CM: Edward Kamvinga – Camvinga has made huge strides this season and is becoming an indispensable figure in Madrid’s midfield.
Chief Minister: Federico Valverde – Ancelotti has managed at least Valverde’s minutes in recent outings which should allow him to start up front again. Barcelona. After playing half the game in Madrid’s Copa del Rey win over Minera, the Uruguay international played 75 minutes on Thursday.
RM: Rodrigo – The Brazilian capped a memorable birthday by scoring Madrid’s third goal in the semi-final, and should be included in the XI again despite Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler both in contention.
AM: Jude Bellingham – The goals continue to come for the English star after a slow start to 2024/25, with Ancelotti returning Bellingham to the free-roaming role he thrived on last season. Barca’s excellent midfield pivot has a big task on his hands.
LM: Vinicius Junior – Vinnie Jr. can’t stay away from controversy these days. Following his humiliating dismissal against Valencia, the Brazilian clashed with Mallorca’s Pablo Maffeo on Thursday. The pair’s history dates back to the 2020/21 season when Maffei was sent off following a nasty tackle on the Madrid superstar.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – A function for Mbappe On Sunday: Stand by! The French star was caught offside eight times in El Clasico in October – the most in a European league since December 2013.
