Real Madrid and Mallorca will look to secure a spot in the Spanish Super Cup Final when they face off in the second semi-final on Thursday.
Real Madrid enters this contest as the current La Liga champion. They will head into this contest on the back of impressive form, Los Blancos recently picked up a 5-0 victory against Deportiva Minera in the 32nd round of Copa del Rey. They have already claimed the FIFA Intercontinental Cup after defeating 3-0 Pachuca in the final.
Meanwhile, Mallorca will enter this clash as the runners-up of last season’s Copa del Rey and is set to feature in the Super Cup semi-finals for the first time. They will head into this contest after a disappointing 0-3 loss to Pontevedra in the league match of Copa del Rey.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Madrid vs. Mallorca live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Spanish Super Cup match in the U.S.:
This game is available for live TV broadcast on ESPN2 in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo and ESPN+.
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What time does Real Madrid vs. Mallorca kick off?
This Spanish Super Cup semi-final takes place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and kicks off on Thursday, January 9 at 10 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Jan. 9 | 2 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Jan. 9 | 1 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Jan. 9 | 12 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Jan. 9 | 11 a.m. |
Real Madrid vs. Mallorca lineups, team news
Madrid’s injury picture is finally clearing, and long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao were the only senior players left out of the travelling squad. David Alaba could make his first appearance in more than a year.
Ancelotti made several changes for the 5-0 Copa del Rey win at Deportivo Minera last time out, but he will restore his starting lineup for this game. That should include star forwards Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, alongside either Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz, or Arda Guler.
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Garcia — Valverde, Camavinga — Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius — Mbappe.
Injured: Carvajal, Militao (both knee)
Suspended: None
Vedat Muriqi and Cyle Larin have been tipped to start together in attack for Mallorca, with coach Jagoba Arrasate likely to stick with the 4-4-2 that served his side well against Celta Vigo and Getafe in two La Liga wins in December.
Mallorca also boast a largely clean bill of health.
Mallorca predicted lineup (4-4-2, right to left): Greif (GK) — Maffeo, Valjent, Copete, Mojica — Antonio Sanchez, Morlanes, Mascarell, Darder — Larin, Muriqi.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Real Madrid vs. Mallorca prediction
Los Blancos are undefeated in their last 7 encounters across all the competitions. When these two teams clashed last time in August, both had to share points after a 1-1 draw. With a solid attacking lineup, Real Madrid is likely to win this contest as clear favorites.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Mallorca
Spanish Super Cup fixture schedule this week
Wednesday, January 8
- Athletic Club vs. Barcelona (2 p.m.)
Thursday, January 9
- Real Madrid vs. Mallorca (2 p.m.)
