Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona - Supercopa de Espana | OneFootball

Supercopa de Espana holders Real Madrid have returned to the competition's showpiece event in Jeddah after they beat Mallorca 3-0 on Thursday night.

The Canary Islanders were predictably stubborn in the semi-final and could've easily gone ahead before Jude Bellingham, who went full Zinedine Zidane by opting for a tucked-in shirt aesthetic, opened the scoring following a melee in the Mallorca box.

Comfort for the 13-time domestic Super Cup champions ensued in the aftermath, and they'll match Barcelona's 14 successes in this competition should they hold onto their crown this weekend.

Here's how Madrid could line up against their Clasico rivals.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1)

Real Madrid eventually bypassed Mallorca in their semi-final / Anadolu/GettyImages

GK: Thibaut Courtois - Mallorca's inefficient work in front of goal meant Courtois didn't have to work too hard for his clean sheet on Thursday. The Belgian will be expecting a busier outing here.

RB: Lucas Vazquez - Raul Asencio could emerge as a right-back deputy during the second-half of the season, but Carlo Ancelotti will stick with veteran Vazquez on Sunday.

CB: Aurelien Tchouameni - The Frenchman is a fresh injury concern heading into the final, but there's hope Tchouameni will be fit to start. He's looked at ease since dropping into Madrid's backline.

CB: Antonio Rudiger - David Alaba was back in the matchday squad on Thursday and the Austrian could yet have a big role to play this term. However, the classy left-footed defender will not be replacing Rudiger on Sunday.

LB: Ferland Mendy - Ancelotti has Fran Garcia as an option if he fancies rotating at left-back, but he'd much rather have the more robust Mendy facing up against Lamine Yamal.

CM: Eduardo Camavinga - Camavinga has made great strides this season and is becoming an indispensable figure in Madrid's midfield.

CM: Federico Valverde - Ancelotti has at least managed Valverde's minutes in recent outings which should allow him to start again against Barcelona. After playing a half in Madrid's Copa del Rey win over Minera, the Uruguayan international played 75 minutes on Thursday.

RM: Rodrygo - The Brazilian capped off a memorable birthday by scoring Madrid's third in the semi-final, and he should be included in the XI again despite Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler both being in contention.

AM: Jude Bellingham - The goals are continuing to arrive for the English star after a slow start to 2024/25, with Ancelotti returning Bellingham to the free-roaming role from which he thrived last season. Barca's excellent midfield pivot have a big task on their hands.

LM: Vinicius Junior - Vini Jr seemingly can't stay away from controversy at the moment. Following his petulant dismissal against Valencia, the Brazilian engaged in a spat with Mallorca's Pablo Maffeo on Thursday. The pair have a history dating back to the 2020/21 season after Maffeo was sent off following a nasty tackle on the Madrid superstar.

ST: Kylian Mbappe - Task one for Mbappe on Sunday: stay onside! The French star was caught offside a whopping eight times in El Clasico back in October - the most in a major European league game since December 2013.