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.

Real Madrid have confirmed that Luka Modric will not be part of the squad for tonight’s semi-final clash in the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca. The Croatian midfielder has been ruled out due

Real Madrid has announced that one of its main first team stars will be absent from Thursday's Spanish Super Cup semifinal meeting with Mallorca.

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"Our player Luka Modric is out of the game against Mallorca today because of a viral illness," said the Spanish champions in a statement.

For a Spanish Super Cup semifinal meeting with RCD Mallorca, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make a number of changes to his starting XI.

Real Madrid will have Vinicius Jr available for their Spanish Super Cup semi-final clash against Mallorca tonight, but Luka Modric is out. Vinicius Jr was sent off for the first time in his LaLiga career for a push on Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during Madrid’s 2-1 win at the Mestalla last Friday night.

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Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti expects a tricky Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Mallorca and greatly respects the club. Real Madrid will face Mallo