Real Madrid and Valencia meet on Wednesday in the first semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, a competition this year staged in Saudi Arabia once again. On the pitch at the King Fahd International Stadium, the two teams will clash for a spot in the Grand Final, with both sides eager to claim a trophy that adds momentum to their season.
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Madrid arrive facing two major concerns: injuries to David Alaba and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Both players are key figures for the team, and they are sidelined with soleus discomfort as coach Carlo Ancelotti named his squad for the Super Cup. The announcement included an unexpected addition, Castilian midfielder Mario Martín, who joins the list of options for the squad.
To fill the gap at the back left by Alaba, Ancelotti could opt for Antonio Rüdiger in the center of defense. In midfield, Toni Kroos might step into a holding role to cover for Tchouaméni, with Fede Valverde given freedom to advance and Rodrygo entering the attack. Eduardo Camavinga is another alternative in midfield. Dani Carvajal continues to cope with discomfort in his calves, though it seems likely he will be on the field against Valencia. Lucas Vázquez is expected to operate on the right flank.
Valencia, without Samu Castillejo
Valencia arrive with a notable setback as Samu Castillejo is out after wrist surgery following an injury against Cadiz last weekend. Justin Kluivert and Hugo Duro could slot into the starting lineup to replace him. Gattuso also faces decisions about the midfield trio, weighing whether André Almeida or Ilaix Moriba should line up alongside Yunus Musah and Hugo Guillamón. On the front line, Samuel Lino and Edinson Cavani are the danger men capable of changing the rhythm of the game.
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LINEUPS OF REAL MADRID VS. VALENCIA
Real Madrid (1-4-3-3): Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Camavinga, Kroos, Fede Valverde; Rodrygo, Benzema and Vinicius Junior
Valencia CF (1-4-3-3): Mamardashvili; Thierry Correia, Cenk, Comert, Jose Gaya; Musah, André Almeida, Lato, Samuel Lino; Kluivert and Cavani
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