He real Madrid and the Majorca They face each other this Thursday, January 9 in Saudi Arabia in the second semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. The whites, current champions, will seek to revalidate the title won last year against Barça (4-1), while the Majorca It debuts in this competition with the dream of causing a surprise.
Real Madrid: in search of another title
The team led by Carlo Ancelotti arrives with the motivation to achieve his fourteenth Spanish Super Cup. If he wins the trophy, the Italian coach would equal the three titles of Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola in this tournament.
Despite being suspended for two games in LaLiga, he will be able to play in this semi-final, since the sanction does not apply to the Super Cup. Ancelotti made it clear that he fully trusts the Brazilian: “It’s difficult to be Vinicius.” David Alaba returns to the call. Although the Austrian is not yet 100%, his return to the bench is a morale boost for the team.
In offensive terms, the whites arrive with a complete arsenal, led by Bellingham, Mbappé, Rodrygo and Viniciuswho will seek to resolve the match without going to penalties.
Mallorca: a historic challenge
He Majorca returns to the Spanish Super Cup after having won it in 1998 against Barça, although in a double match format. Now, under the command of Jagoba Arrasatethe Balearic team seeks to make history with a recognizable eleven and a style of high pressure and physical play.
Although they come from being eliminated by the Pontevedra (3-0) in the Copa del Rey, in LaLiga they remain in the sixth position and they are showing a competitive game. They only have the absence of Samu Costaan important piece in the midfield who will not be available after being injured in the Cup.
The coach highlighted the strength of his rival: “They have countless records: they dominate, they counterattack and are lethal from set pieces. “They are very reliable in semi-finals and finals.”
Possible alignments
These are the possible starting elevens that will start in this semi-final match of the Spanish Super Cup between the team led by Carlo Ancelotti and Jagoba Arrasate:
real Madrid
- Goalie: Thibaut Courtois.
- Defense: Lucas Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, Mendy.
- Midfield: Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham.
- Lead: Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius Jr.
RCD Mallorca
- Goalie: Greif.
- Defense: Maffeo, Raíllo, Valjent, Mojica.
- Midfield: Omar Mascarell, Darder, Dani Rodríguez.
- Lead: Asano, Antonio Sánchez, Larin.
The rivalry between both players will once again be one of the focuses of the match, given their history of intense confrontations. With Larin and his size, along with the danger that Muriqi represents from the bench, the Balearic team will seek to take advantage of the crosses into the area and the set pieces.
With the presence of Mbappé, Vinicius and Rodrygo, Real Madrid will try to overwhelm and break the rival defense through counterattacks and quick plays. In the event of a tie after 90 minutes, progress to the final will be decided directly on penalties, which could benefit the team with more physical resistance and courage in decisive moments.
He real Madrid has the opportunity to match Barça with 14 Super Cups. Meanwhile, the Majorca will seek to surprise in a competition in which it debuts in the current format of final four.
An intense duel is expected between the experience of Real Madrid and the hope of a Mallorca ready to make history. Will the whites manage to advance to the final or will Mallorca sign an unforgettable feat?