Real Madrid are in great form and will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on Mallorca. Los Blancos should have an easy task in winning this match comfortably. You can add over 2.5 to your bet slip.
Match info: Spanish Super Cup semi-final
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah
Date: Thursday, 9th January 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Real Madrid and Mallorca will be looking to secure a place in the Spanish Super Cup final when they face off at King Abdullah Sports City in Thursday's semi-final clash.
Los Blancos are the reigning La Liga champions in the Super Cup, while Mallorca are the runners-up in last season's Copa del Rey.
Head-to-head:
- Real Madrid have won 27 of the last 47 meetings between the two teams.
- Mallorca have recorded 13 victories.
- The remaining 7 clashes ended in draws.
- Real Madrid won 6 of their last 10 meetings.
- Los Blancos kept 4 clean sheets in their last 10 encounters against Mallorca.
- 3 of their last 4 encounters ended 1-0.
- The average number of goals in meetings between Real Madrid and Mallorca is 2.
Form:
- Real Madrid in all competitions: W-W-W-W-D
- Mallorca in all competitions: L-L-W-W-L
Team News:
- Vinicius Junior remains in the squad for this fixture despite his two-match ban in the La Liga. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Eder Militao are all injured for Real Madrid.
- Same Costa will be the only absentee for Mallorca. The rest of the players are fit to play.
Player(s) to watch:
- Kylian Mbappe is the man to look out for in Real Madrid, and his greatness as a striker stems from a rare combination of exceptional speed, clinical finishing, and unparalleled technique. His ability to exploit defensive lines with explosive bursts of acceleration makes him a constant threat in behind. The Frenchman’s knack for scoring goals in high-stakes matches further solidifies his status as one of the most outstanding players in the game. Despite many criticisms and challenges in the early part of the season, he has adapted very well and is now proving his critics wrong. Fans and coaching staff are satisfied with his performance for the Los Blancos. In 17 La Liga games, he has scored 10 goals and provided two assists. In the UCL as well he has scored two goals. As the season continues expect him to keep on improving.
- Mauro Arambarri is the man for Mallorca, and his greatest strengths lie in his dribbling and transition play and also defensively, in his work rate and determination to turn over possession. He is physically robust and likes to break the opponent’s play in midfield. He is an expert in winning ball possession and straightaway likes to pass it to his teammates in open space. His decision-making helps his team to keep the balance in attack and defense. The South American is an expert in winning fouls and sometimes he does dive smartly to get fouls. Overall, he is an intelligent player who will be a threat to the team in white. In 17, La Liga fixtures he has scored four goals now.