Real Madrid, La Liga champions, face Copa del Rey runners-up Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Thursday, January 9, at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Riding a seven-game unbeaten streak, Los Blancos aim to secure their place in the final, while Mallorca hopes to spring an upset in their debut in the tournament’s four-team format.
🤍Real Madrid Seek to Retain Trophy | Home Win = 1.41💵
Real Madrid are in sublime form, unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions. A 5-0 Copa del Rey thrashing of Deportiva Minera underscores their offensive firepower.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side boasts an impeccable Supercopa record, winning five of their last six matches in the competition. Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham are pivotal figures, with the latter netting the winner in their recent La Liga victory.
While Vinicius is not expected to suffer his red card suspension in La Liga in this competition, Real Madrid will be without the injured defensive duo of Carvajal and Militao with Alaba back in the squad. Mbappé, the team’s leading scorer, is expected to feature prominently too.
🔴Mallorca Chase History in Debut Semi-Final | Away Win = 7.61💵
Mallorca enters the semi-final after a disappointing 3-0 Copa del Rey loss to Pontevedra, dampening their recent form. However, Jagoba Arrasate’s side has displayed resilience in La Liga, currently sitting sixth.
Mallorca’s attacking duo, Cyle Larin and Vedat Muriqi, will be key to breaking down Real Madrid’s makeshift defence. The underdogs face a daunting task, having managed just one win in their last eight meetings against Real Madrid.
Injuries to key midfielder Samu Costa and fitness concerns for Antonio Raillo further complicate their challenge.
🗝️Key Players🗝️:
Real Madrid’s attack will hinge on Bellingham, Modric, and Mbappé, supported by Valverde’s versatility. Mallorca, meanwhile, relies on Sergi Darder's creative spark and the physical presence of Muriqi.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢 | Draw = 5.24💵
⚽Real Madrid have scored 12 goals in their last three Supercopa appearances, demonstrating their attacking depth. Meanwhile, Mallorca have struggled against Real, with just a solitary win over them since February 2023. | Main Market: GG/NG (No) = 1.96
⚽Both teams have scored in six of Real Madrid’s last seven Supercopa games, suggesting a high-scoring encounter could be on the cards. | Main Market: GG/NG (Yes) = 1.82
⚽Mallorca have drawn one (1-1) and won one (1-0) of their last four (4) games against Real Madrid, losing the other two (2) by just one goal (1-0). | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 3.65
🔚Conclusion🔚:
With Real Madrid’s offensive form and Mallorca’s defensive vulnerabilities, Los Blancos are poised to progress comfortably to the final, further solidifying their status as Spanish football’s elite.
🔗You can check out the Spanish Super Cup game, Real Madrid vs Mallorca, on MSport.
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