Real Madrid will be without Luka Modric in Thursday’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash with RCD Mallorca in Saudi Arabia after the midfielder fell ill. “Our player Luka Modrić will be out for today’s match against RCD Mallorca due to a viral infection,” said the Spanish champion in a statement.

Real Madrid and Mallorca settled for a 1-1 draw when they met in La Liga play in August at the Son Moix. With a win, Madrid can set up an El Clásico in the Super Cup final, after FC Barcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 to book their spot in the title game.

Emirates has unveiled a new Real Madrid decal on one of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will fly the European champions to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup tournament. The Triple Seven is one of many Emiratesaircraft that have featured Real Madrid players over the past decade.

Real Madrid will be forced to make do without an important member of the club’s midfield ranks, in their efforts to get the better of RCD Mallorca later today.This comes amid confirmation that Luka

Real Madrid has announced that one of its main first team stars will be absent from Thursday's Spanish Super Cup semifinal meeting with Mallorca.

Real Madrid faces Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, with Luka Modric absent due to a viral infection.

Real Madrid are aiming to defend their Spanish Super Cup title in Saudi Arabia in the coming days. Los Blancos beat El Clasico rivals Barcelona in the 2024 final in Riyadh and they will face the Catalan giants again if they reach the 2025 showdown.