Following Real Madrid's 3-0 victory in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals over Mallorca on Thursday, the first El Clasico of 2025 is here in quite an occasion. Jude Bellingham netted the winning goal to set up the meeting between the two rivals as Los Blancos will face Barcelona after they took care of Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday by a 2-0 margin with Gavi and Lamine Yamal scoring.

Real Madrid booked their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday, setting up the first El Clasico of the new year. Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and an own goal helped Los Blancos beat Mallorca 3-0.