Real Madrid vs RCD Mallorca: Supercopa Semifinal Preview, Lineup Updates, and Where to Watch

Real Madrid and RCD Mallorca are set to face each other in the semifinals of the Spanish Supercopa on January 9, 2025, at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid's head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has expressed his support for Vinícius Júnior, who is expected to play in the Supercopa despite a recent two-match suspension in LaLiga. Ancelotti criticized the suspension, stating it is "not correct," and acknowledged the challenges Vinícius faces due to external pressures.

However, Real Madrid will be without midfielder Luka Modrić, who has been ruled out of the match due to a viral illness. The club announced that his progress will be monitored.

RCD Mallorca's president, Andy Kohlberg, highlighted the team's growth and past successes against Real Madrid, noting that they have previously defeated them twice. He emphasized the club's ambition to maintain consistency and compete among Spain's top teams.

The winner of this semifinal will advance to face FC Barcelona, who secured their spot in the final after defeating Athletic Bilbao.

For viewers interested in watching the match, it will be broadcast live on Movistar+, with coverage beginning at 20:00 CET.