Real Madrid and Valencia will be battling it out in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup at King Fahd International Stadium.
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The Spanish Super Cup 2023 will be kicking off with Real Madrid taking on Valencia in the first semi-final at King Fahd International Stadium. Ever since the change in the format of the Super Cup four years ago, this competition has seen some spectacular matches and attracted lots of interest from the viewers. Madrid are the defending champions having defeated Athletic Club in the final last year. The winner of this tie will be facing the winner of FC Barcelona and Real Betis in the final.
| Real Madrid vs Valencia | Key Details |
| Date | 12 January, 2023 (India) 11 January, 2022 (Spain) |
| Venue | King Fahd International Stadium |
| Kickoff time India | 12:30 am IST (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time Spain | 8:00 pm CET (Wednesday) |
| Referee | Alejandro Hernandez |
Real Madrid have won two of three Spanish Super Cups held in it’s current format. Last year, the Super Cup kickstarted what was one of the most memorable seasons in the club’s history. Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping to lead his side on a similar path this time around too. Los Blancos will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing performance against Villarreal at the weekend. However, big occasions drive the best out of Madrid and it’s players and the fans will be hoping to make another competition memorable for them.
Valencia will be greatly disappointed with their form in recent games. In their last six matches they have managed just a couple of victories to go with four defeats. The club has endured a difficult season in La Liga so far with just 19 points so far and sitting at the 11th position. Gennaro Gattuso clearly has his work cut out with a difficult schedule to manage. Valencia lost to Real Betis in the Copa del Rey final last season, courtesy of which they find themselves in the Spanish Super Cup.
David Alaba and Aurelien Tchouameni have not travelled with the rest of the Real Madrid squad to Saudi Arabia due to injury issues. In addition to them, Ferland Mendy and Alvaro Odriozola are also doubtful to feature. As for Valencia, Nico Gonzalez and Samuel Castillejo won’t be available due to a foot injury and wrist injury respectively.
Real Madrid possible line-up: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho, Kroos, Modric, Valverde, Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius
Valencia possible line-up: Mamardashvili, Correia, Comert, Diakhaby, Gaya, Musah, Guillamon, Almeida, Kluivert, Cavani, Lino
Real Madrid
| Opponents | Score |
| Villarreal | 2-1 (L) |
| Cacereno | 0-1 (W) |
| Real Valladolid | 0-2 (W) |
| Cadiz | 2-1 (W) |
| Rayo Vallecano | 3-2 (L) |
Valencia
| Opponents | Score |
| Cadiz | 0-1 (L) |
| La Nucia | 0-3 (W) |
| Villarreal | 2-1 (L) |
| AZ Alkmaar | 1-3 (L) |
| Nottingham Forest | 1-2 (L) |
| Last 5 Matches | Result |
| Real Madrid beat Valencia | 4-1 |
| Valencia lost to Real Madrid | 1-2 |
| Real Madrid beat Valencia | 2-0 |
| Valencia beat Real Madrid | 4-1 |
| Real Madrid beat Valencia | 3-0 |
The Spanish Super Cup fixture between Real Madrid and Valencia will take place at the King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday at 12:30 am IST.
The live stream of the match will be available on Movistar+ and Gol Mundial in Spain.
