Despite not being the best going forward, the French defender Ferland Mendy has been a key part of the Real Madrid backline in the last few years. At his peak, he was one of the best defensive

As often proves to be the case, the Supercopa de Espana final will be contested between Clasico rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona. The fierce foes have competed the last two finals - winning one each - and Madrid are seeking to draw level with Barcelona on 14 triumphs in the competition with victory on Sunday.

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has issued a stark warning to Rodrygo Goes, Ferland Mendy, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, expressing his dissatisfaction with their recent performances despite the team's La Liga lead.

After a demotivating defeat by the hands of Barcelona in the Spanish Cup 2025 final, Real Madrid bounced back in style. They overpowered Celta Vigo by 5-2 in the Copa del Rey to show the character

Real Madrid responded to their Super Cup defeat to Barcelona with a 5-2 win of their own - although it was not an entirely smooth ride

Real Madrid’s Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois puts his gloves on before the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Cadiz CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 4, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid has confirmed what is expected to be a three-week injury to one of its main first team stars on the eve of its return to La Liga action.

Real Madrid will be missing a number of important players for Sunday's La Liga contest with Las Palmas. Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric are both unavailable for selection through suspension, while Fran Garcia needs to be assessed after being forced off injured in Thursday's 5-2 success over Celta in the Copa del Rey.

Real Madrid have actually played four times since their last league match, which was a 2-1 success over Valencia at the start of 2025; Carlo Ancelotti 's side had 10 men and were trailing 1-0 in the latter stages of that particular fixture at Mestalla but managed to turn it around to secure a vital three points.

Real chief Perez is potentially on a collision course with Carlo Ancelotti after reaching a firm decision on the future of Liverpool target Tchouameni

Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in Spain's LaLiga this weekend.

Real Madrid will be eager to bounce back from their Spanish Super Cup final defeat with a victory against Celta Vigo.