Following Real Madrid's 3-0 victory in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals over Mallorca on Thursday, the first El Clasico of 2025 is here in quite an occasion. Jude Bellingham netted the winning goal to set up the meeting between the two rivals as Los Blancos will face Barcelona after they took care of Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday by a 2-0 margin with Gavi and Lamine Yamal scoring.

Real Madrid booked their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday, setting up the first El Clasico of the new year. Jude Bellingham, Rodr

Jude Bellingham's second-half goal helps Real Madrid beat Mallorca in Jeddah to set up a meeting with Barcelona in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final.

Jude Bellingham has scored again to lead Real Madrid into the Spanish Super Cup final after leading a 3-0 win over Mallorca in Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid punched their ticket to the Spanish Super Cup final after a decisive 3–0 victory over Mallorca. With Barcelona already through to the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid and Mallorca clashed at King Abdullah Sports City for the chance to meet the Catalans on Sunday.

Goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, along with an own goal, set up a Clásico final against Barcelona in Jeddah on Sunday.

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.

Karim Benzema paid his former club a visit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Ballon d'Or winner was all smiles as he reunited with Carlo Ancelotti, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois and more. He also greeted the next generation of Real Madrid players, including Jude Bellingham and Endrick.

Real Madrid enter their third game of 2025, facing a third competition of the year. This Spanish Super Cup could potentially mark the team’s third title of the season under Ancelotti’s management. However, the first hurdle is to overcome Mallorca in the semi-finals (Thursday January 9, 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT.).