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.

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. The first half featured decent chances from both sides, but neither could find the game's breakthrough.

Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti has said the likes of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe have improved his team with their performances. Ancelotti spoke at his post-match interview after Real Madrid defeated Mallorca 3-0 in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final clash on Thursday.