Real Madrid has secured a spot in the Spanish Super Cup final to be played next weekend after defeating Mallorca 3-0. Jude Bellingham once again led the Madrid midfield, while Mbappé and Vinícius delighted the fans who watched the match. Florentino Pérez watched the game from the box and took the opportunity to seal a sale.
At the Al-Ittihad stadium, where Benzema was seen several times in the stands, Florentino Pérez didn't waste any time. He's been negotiating the sale of Ferland Mendy to Saudi Arabia for a long time, aiming to finalize his departure by summer 2025. The plan is clear: to obtain between 25 and 30 million euros for his transfer, getting rid of his high salary.
"It is advanced," sources close to President Florentino Pérez in Saudi Arabia point out. Ferland Mendy is not in the plans for next season and the visit to the country has been used to secure a lucrative transfer. The main supporter of this move would be the great star of Al-Ittihad, Karim Benzema. He is a good friend of the French full-back and has welcomed him with open arms.
Real Madrid Beats Mallorca: Jude Bellingham Settles El Clásico
After learning 24 hours ago about Barcelona's victory, Real Madrid knew they couldn't fail against Mallorca. It was more challenging than expected but, in the end, even if it was by scoring in injury time, they managed to win. This means that next Sunday January 12 at 8:00 P.M. there will be a new Clásico, corresponding to the Spanish Super Cup and played in Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid and Barça will compete for the first title of 2025, with the chance to win with one more match. Saudi Arabia will dress up for the most anticipated match, El Clásico, trying to fill the stadium and show its best image.
This won't be the first classic played in Saudi Arabia in relation to the Spanish Super Cup. It has been the usual trend in recent years, with victories shared between both teams. This time, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are arriving with everything to win in a match that promises to be very, very competitive.
Jude Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius, Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha. Great stars are ready to shine in the Spanish Super Cup final to be played this coming Sunday in Saudi Arabia. Florentino Pérez and Laporta will also face each other once again.