Dominating possession with 65% of the ball, Real Madrid unleashed a relentless attack, registering 28 shots with 11 on target. In contrast, Mallorca struggled to create chances, managing only eight off-target attempts.
The first half saw Real Madrid create numerous opportunities, but their finishing let them down. The statistics revealed a concerning trend in La Liga this season: no other team had managed so many shots without finding the net in the opening 45 minutes of a match.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 63rd minute. Following a cross from Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo's header struck the post and fell kindly to Jude Bellingham, who calmly slotted the ball home. The English midfielder's goal took his season tally to nine across all competitions.
Mallorca's misfortune continued deep into stoppage time when a defensive lapse allowed Brahim Diaz to tee up Kylian Mbappe. In a desperate attempt to clear the danger, captain Martin Valjent inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.
With virtually no time left on the clock, Lucas Vazquez delivered a precise cross that was tapped in by Rodrygo to complete the scoring. The Brazilian's sixth goal of the season highlighted his growing influence in the Real Madrid attack.
The much-anticipated El Clasico will take place on January 12th at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona, with a record 14 Supercopa titles, will be looking to avenge their defeat to Real Madrid in last year's final.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have a strong record in the Supercopa, having won eight of their 12 appearances. However, they have suffered setbacks in the past, including losses to Deportivo La Coruña, Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao, and Barcelona.
