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The second leg of the Supercopa de Espana semi-final takes place on Thursday evening as Real Madrid take on Mallorca with a place on the line. Against Barcelona in the final to catch.
Madrid are no strangers to the competition and have been involved every year since the emergence of the 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 finished last this year after losing on penalties to Athletic Club in last season’s Copa del Rey final. He has appeared in the competition only three times, and this is his first since 2003, having won it in 1998.
Jagoba Araset has built on the foundations laid by Javier Aguirre in his first season at the helm, with Mallorca currently in sixth place. League Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw on the opening weekend of the season.
However, Los Bermelons have their work cut out for them if they are to progress to Sunday’s final as they face form. Madrid Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s La Liga holders have climbed to the top of the table on the back of a four-game unbeaten run, and they went for Copa victory against Minera on Monday.
Here it is 90 minutes A guide to Thursday’s Super Cup semifinals.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
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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 – 12/21/24 |
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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 – 12/18/24 |
Celta Vigo 2-0 Mallorca – 06/12/24 |
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Rayo Vallecano 3-3 Real Madrid – 12/14/24 |
Mallorca 1-5 Barcelona – 03/12/24 |
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No television |
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It has been a busy start to the new year for the La Liga champions, but Ancelotti was able to turn his side around to Copa del Rey victory on Monday night.
The heavy hitters will be back in Saudi Arabia as Madrid look for another piece of silverware. Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Aurelien Choumeni and Thibaut Courtois are among the players set for a recall.
Ancelotti will also have Vinicius Jr. available on Thursday despite being off against Valencia. The Brazilian will serve his suspension in La Liga.
Los Blancos are without long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, but they will benefit from the imminent return of David Alaba from a torn ACL. The Austrian has been out for a year.
Predicted Real Madrid Lineup vs Mallorca (4-2-3-1): humble; Vazquez, Choumeni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Kamavinga; Rodrigo, 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 Rello and Antonio Sanchez will both undergo late fitness tests, but neither player is expected to be included in the starting XI.
Jagoba Arrasate made a heavy rotation for Friday’s Copa del Rey defeat and will return to a more familiar lineup in Jeddah.
Mallorca Predicted Lineup vs Real Madrid (4-4-2): Grief; Mafeo, Valjent, Copete, Mojica; Asano, Morellans, Muscarel, Darder; Larin, Muriki.
Mallorca are hardly the most adventurous of units, but they are well-drilled and bound to be annoying on Thursday.
Madrid, however, head into the match in good form and are unlikely to get stuck – as was the case on the opening weekend. Unlike their opponents, they are used to long ventures in the Middle East, but they have to persevere before finally enjoying success.
