Real Madrid will face RCD Mallorca in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The match will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with kickoff scheduled for 2:00 PM (EST) and 11:00 AM (PST) in the United States.

Why Are Real Madrid and Mallorca in the Super Cup?

The Spanish Super Cup features a "Final Four" format, bringing together the champions and runners-up of LaLiga and the Copa del Rey. This year's participants are:

• Real Madrid: Champions of LaLiga 2023/24, following a dominant season where they finished ahead of Barcelona.
• Barcelona: Runners-up of LaLiga 2023/24.
• Athletic Club: Winners of the Copa del Rey 2024, defeating Mallorca in the final.
• Mallorca: Copa del Rey runners-up, earning their spot in the tournament.

Spanish Super Cup Schedule

• Wednesday, January 8, 2025:
  Barcelona vs. Athletic Club (2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST).
• Thursday, January 9, 2025:
  Real Madrid vs. Mallorca (2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST).
• Sunday, January 12, 2025:
  Final between the winners of both semifinals.

An Exciting Matchup

Under Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid will aim to add another trophy to their collection following their LaLiga triumph last season. Meanwhile, Mallorca, led by Jagoba Arrasate, will look to continue their historic run after a memorable Copa del Rey campaign, seeking to upset the favorites and secure a spot in the final.