Real Madrid Faces Majorca in Supercopa Semifinal

Real Madrid will face Majorca in the semifinal of the Spanish Supercopa on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The match, set to kick off at 8:00 PM local time, will see Carlo Ancelotti‘s squad aiming to secure another title after their recent victories in the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.

Real Madrid, currently leading La Liga, has fielded a strong lineup featuring Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo Goes in attack. Midfield duties will be handled by Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham, while Aurélien Tchouaméni and Antonio Rüdiger anchor the defense. Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vazquez will operate as full-backs, with Thibaut Courtois in goal.

Majorca, sitting sixth in La Liga, will look to pull off an upset with a lineup led by striker Vedat Muriqi and supported by Dani Rodríguez and Cyle Larin. The team’s defense will rely on Martin Valjent and Antonio Raillo to contain Real Madrid’s potent attack.

This match marks the return of David Alaba to the Real Madrid bench for the first time since his ACL injury in December 2023. The Austrian defender’s presence adds depth to Ancelotti’s options as the team eyes a place in the final.

The Supercopa, held in Saudi Arabia as part of a multi-year agreement, continues to draw global attention, with both teams vying for early-season silverware. The winner of this semifinal will advance to face either FC Barcelona or another contender in the final.