Real Madrid Faces Mallorca in Supercopa Semifinal in Saudi Arabia

Real Madrid and Mallorca will clash in the second semifinal of the Supercopa de España on Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as both teams vie for a spot in the final. The match, set to take place at King Abdullah Stadium, will see Real Madrid aiming to defend their title after winning the tournament last year.

Real Madrid enters the game with a star-studded lineup, including Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Rodrygo in the attack. Despite the absence of Luka Modric due to a viral illness, the team remains confident under the guidance of coach Carlo Ancelotti. Vinícius, who is serving a two-match suspension in LaLiga, is available for the Supercopa, adding firepower to Madrid’s offense.

Mallorca, on the other hand, is looking to make history by reaching their first Supercopa final. The team, currently sixth in LaLiga, has shown strong form this season and hopes to capitalize on their underdog status. Coach Jagoba Arrasate has a full squad at his disposal, with striker Vedat Muriqi expected to lead the attack alongside Cyle Larin.

The match will be officiated by referee Burgos Bengoetxea, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM local time in Spain (10:00 PM in Saudi Arabia). Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports and D-Sports.

Real Madrid’s lineup is expected to feature Thibaut Courtois in goal, with Lucas Vázquez, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy in defense. The midfield will likely include Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, and Jude Bellingham, while the attacking trio of Rodrygo, Vinícius, and Mbappé will spearhead the offense.

Mallorca’s probable lineup includes Greif in goal, with Maffeo, Valjent, Raíllo, and Mojica in defense. The midfield will feature Dani Rodríguez, Mascarell, Manu Morlanes, and Sergi Darder, with Muriqi and Larin leading the attack.

This semifinal marks a crucial moment for both teams, with Real Madrid seeking to continue their dominance in Spanish football and Mallorca aiming to pull off a historic upset. The winner will face the victor of the other semifinal in the final, with the possibility of a Clásico showdown if Real Madrid advances.