A leading member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid was forced into a premature departure from the club’s meeting with RCD Mallorca this evening.The player in question? Aurélien

Real Madrid kick off their Spanish Super Cup title defense against Mallorca in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It has been a busy six days for Los Blancos. Carlo Ancelotti's side completed a thrilling 1–2 comeback victory against Valencia to go top of La Liga on Jan.

Defending champs Los Blancos look to claim a place in Sunday's final against Barcelona in Saudi Arabia Real Madrid take on Mallorca today in Jeddah today, with a place in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday up for grabs.

Mallorca are in the Supercopa de Espana having made it to last year's Copa del Rey final but there will be no repeat having already crashed out of the current edition to minnows Pontevedra. Athletic Club edged the penalty shootout to book their place in Saudi Arabia which denied Los Piratas what could have been a heroic success.

Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo struck to earn Real Madrid a 3-0 win over Real Mallorca on Thursday and set up a Spanish Super Cup final clash with rivals Barcelona.Rodrygo wrapped up the win late on to set up a repeat of last season's final,