Real Madrid will take on Valencia at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, and the winner will book their place in the Supercopa de Espana final.
This is the first time this four-team tournament is taking place. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will square off against each other in the second semi-final.
Valencia and Real Madrid have already faced off in the league once this season and Madrid had to rely on a very late goal to earn one point. Valencia are unlikely to be pushovers, and they have managed to raise their game on big occasions. Both teams are likely to take this clash seriously as a trophy is on the line.
Team News: Marco Asensio continues to be a long term absentee. Eden Hazard is also going to be unavailable. James Rodriguez, Lucas Vasquez and Marcelo have returned to training, and they should be in line to feature in the matchday squad. Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema have been ruled out because of their respective injury concerns.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Valencia
Formation (4-3-3)
Defence:
Thibaut Courtois is likely to get the nod to start in between the sticks. The Belgian custodian has put in some influential displays off late in goal. Raphael Varane will occupy the centre back slot. Sergio Ramos will likely partner him in a similar role.
Dani Carvajal is the best option at right-back for the Los Blancos, and he should feature in defence. It remains to be seen whether Marcelo is back at full fitness or not. Ferland Mendy could feature at left-back if the Br azilian is not a hundred percent for this game.
Midfield:
Casemiro is one of the nailed on starters in Madrid’s starting eleven. He should start in the deepest role in midfield. He will do the nitty-gritty job as well as form a base of attack. Toni Kroos is in line to feature in this tie after he was substituted early in the Getafe game. The German should start in midfield. Federico Valverde is likely to get the nod to start ahead of Modric in midfield.
Attack:
Rodrygo is expected to get the nod to start on the right flank. Another young winger Vinicius Junior is likely to feature from the left-wing. Karim Benzema will be a significant miss for Zidane upfront, but that will give Luka Jovic a chance to showcase his worth. The Serbian is expected to lead the line for his side.