<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/">Real Madrid</a> secured their place in the Spanish Super Cup final with a convincing&nbsp;3-0 victory over Mallorca&nbsp;in the semi-final at the Radiant Jewel Stadium. Goals from&nbsp;Jude Bellingham, Martin Valent’s own goal, and a late strike from&nbsp;Rodrygo&nbsp;sealed the win. While the team celebrated its triumph, the match was marred by an alarming incident involving&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/aurelien-tchouameni/">Aurelien Tchouameni</a>, who suffered a concussion following a collision in the second half.



The French midfielder, who has been a key figure in Carlo Ancelotti’s lineup, left fans concerned about his availability for the highly anticipated El Clasico showdown against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/barcelona/">Barcelona</a>.



In the 54th minute of the semi-final, the 24-year-old collided with a Mallorca forward while attempting to clear the ball in Real Madrid’s box. The impact left him visibly shaken, and medical staff promptly substituted him as a precautionary measure. The substitution, allowed under the concussion protocols, brought academy graduate&nbsp;Raul Asencio&nbsp;onto the field.



Speaking about the incident, Tchouameni reassured fans:&nbsp;“I’m fine. The doctors said it was better for me to go off in case something serious happened, but I feel fine. I’m going to recover for the next match.” He further explained:&nbsp;“The blow was to my head when I tried to clear the ball. The doctors advised me to come off because it could have been serious, but I’m fine.”



Despite his optimistic comments, Los Blancos’ medical team is closely monitoring his condition to ensure his readiness for the final.



<h2>Ready for El Clasico?</h2>



At just 24 years old, Tchouameni is in his third season with Real Madrid. Known for his defensive prowess, he has been a regular in Carlo Ancelotti’s lineups, though his performances have faced criticism. His struggles to adapt to Real Madrid’s fast-paced midfield demands have been evident, especially against high-pressing opponents.



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While his physicality and quality are undeniable, Tchouameni’s inability to make quick, precise passes has limited his effectiveness in orchestrating transitions. This has led Ancelotti to experiment with deploying him as a central defender, particularly during an injury crisis in that position.



Despite initial concerns, the France international is expected to feature in Sunday’s final against Barcelona. His recovery will be vital for Real Madrid, given the high stakes of the match. The club holds the Frenchman in high regard, viewing him as a crucial player for both the present and the future.



Sunday’s final marks the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/amp/news/el-clasico-heats-up-off-field-did-real-madrid-play-key-role-in-barcelonas-dani-olmo-and-pau-victor-registration-issues/">third consecutive El Clasico in the Spanish Super Cup</a>. The two Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona, have each won one of the last two encounters, making this match a potential tiebreaker.

Aurelien Tchouameni provides injury update after suffering concussion: Will he be ready for Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona?

Aurelien Tchouameni provides injury update after suffering concussion: Will he be ready for Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona? - World Soccer Talk

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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/barcelona/">Barcelona</a> secured a&nbsp;2-0 victory over Athletic Club&nbsp;in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/spanish-super-cup/">Spanish Super Cup</a> semi-finals, advancing to the final set on January 12. The match, played at the King Abdullah Sports City, saw goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal, ensuring Barcelona’s place in the final. However, the pre-match headlines focused on a surprising decision: Wojciech Szczesny starting in goal instead of Iñaki Peña, who was initially slated to lead the defense.



Barcelona’s performance on the field was nothing short of dominant.&nbsp;Gavi opened the scoring in the 17th minute, capitalizing on a cross from Balde. The lead was doubled in the second half when&nbsp;Lamine Yamal scored in the 53rd minute, firing a shot from inside the penalty area. Although Athletic Bilbao attempted to stage a comeback with two disallowed goals late in the game, Barcelona held firm.



The victory sets the Blaugrana up for a clash against the winner of the Real Madrid vs. Mallorca semi-final, which will decide their opponent for the coveted Super Cup title.



Before the match, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/inaki-pena/">Iñaki Peña</a> was expected to start as Barcelona’s goalkeeper. The decision to replace him with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/wojciech-szczesny/">Wojciech Szczesny</a> raised eyebrows. The Polish keeper, who had previously started in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey match against Barbastro, was once again called upon by coach <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/hansi-flick/">Hansi Flick</a>. The reasoning behind this sudden change was unclear during the build-up, leaving fans speculating about the circumstances.



<h3>The Real Reason: Punctuality Matters</h3>



As the match progressed, the mystery unraveled. According to&nbsp;Cope&nbsp;journalist Helena Condis, Iñaki Peña arrived late to the team’s activation session at the hotel before the game. The incident, though minor, was enough for Hansi Flick to act decisively.



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Peña reportedly&nbsp;did not oversleep but miscalculated the time&nbsp;of the session. Flick, known for his strict approach to discipline, chose to enforce his rules by relegating Peña to the bench.



Flick’s stance on punctuality has been evident since his arrival at Barcelona. “If you arrive late, you don’t play,” Pedri once stated, reflecting the coach’s no-nonsense attitude. Jules Koundé had already faced similar consequences earlier in the season for arriving late to a meeting, reinforcing the German coach’s commitment to maintaining discipline within the squad.



For Szczesny, this marked his second appearance in Barcelona’s colors, following his debut against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey. Despite the unexpected circumstances, the Polish veteran proved reliable, keeping a clean sheet and contributing to his side’s victory.

Hansi Flick's bold move: Why did Wojciech Szczesny play for Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup instead of Iñaki Peña?

Hansi Flick's bold move: Why did Wojciech Szczesny play for Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup instead of Iñaki Peña? - World Soccer Talk

Barcelona’s Spanish Super Cup journey has captured headlines, not just for their on-field performances but also for their off-field legal maneuvers. After a commanding 2-0 victory over Athletic Club in the semi-finals, fans are now left wondering: will newly registered <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/dani-olmo/">Dani Olmo</a> and Pau Victor take part in the high-stakes final this Sunday? The answer remained uncertain until a dramatic development shifted the narrative.



<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/barcelona/">Barcelona</a>’s route to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/spanish-super-cup/">Spanish Super Cup</a> final was secured in style. With Hansi Flick opting to include the returning&nbsp;Gavi&nbsp;in the starting lineup for only the fourth time since his lengthy injury absence, the gamble paid off. The Spanish midfielder opened the scoring in the 17th minute, converting a clever cut-back from Alejandro Balde.



Despite missed opportunities from Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski, the Catalans doubled their advantage in the second half when Yamal found the net, marking his return after three weeks out. The 2-0 victory was enough to secure a place in the final against either <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/">Real Madrid</a> or Mallorca.



However, as the team celebrated, questions loomed about the availability of Olmo and Víctor, whose registrations had been stalled due to financial complications with La Liga.



<h2>Legal twist before semi-final</h2>



Just hours before the semi-final, Barcelona received pivotal news. After their attempts to register&nbsp;Dani Olmo&nbsp;and&nbsp;Pau Victor&nbsp;were initially rejected by La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the club turned to the Higher Sports Council (CSD) for a legal solution.



The CSD granted Barcelona a&nbsp;precautionary measure, allowing the players to be temporarily registered. In a statement, the council emphasized the potential harm to the players’ careers and the club’s competitiveness if the registrations were denied.&nbsp;“Professional athletes have the right to a sporting career in accordance with their potential,”&nbsp;the CSD noted, referencing Article 27 of Spain’s Sports Law.



Hansi Flick expressed his relief:&nbsp;“I’m really happy with it. I think the whole team, especially Dani and Pau, are more than happy. It’s the right decision.”



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Barcelona’s challenges stemmed from La Liga’s strict financial fair play regulations. Despite Olmo’s&nbsp;€55 million transfer&nbsp;from Leipzig in August, the club struggled to meet wage restrictions and register the player beyond the initial stage of the season. Víctor faced similar hurdles, with both players caught in a bureaucratic stalemate.



The situation became so precarious that failure to register Olmo could have cost the club&nbsp;€250 million, including losses from his potential market value and salary claims. Barcelona managed to avert this financial crisis by invoking Article 130.2 of the RFEF’s regulations, which allows registration under “force majeure.” However, the current solution is only temporary. The case now moves to court, where a final ruling could take up to three months.



<h2>Will Olmo and Victor play in the final?</h2>



For now, the measure ensures that both Olmo and Victor are eligible to play in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final. Their availability is a boost for Flick, as Barcelona seeks its first trophy of the season. However, their actual participation will depend on Flick’s tactical decisions.



As Barcelona prepares for a showdown against fierce rivals, speculation continues to swirl. This temporary resolution may have bought time for the club and players, but the long-term future remains uncertain.

Barcelona allowed to register Olmo and Victor temporarily: Will they be able to play in Spanish Super Cup Final?

Barcelona allowed to register Olmo and Victor temporarily: Will they be able to play in Spanish Super Cup Final? - World Soccer Talk

Real Madrid pulled off a dramatic comeback against Valencia in a rescheduled Matchday 12 fixture of the 2024-25 La Liga season, postponed earlier due to DANA floods. However, the spotlight shifted to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/vinicius-junior/">Vinicius Junior</a>, who now faces the risk of a severe suspension following his red card, and could be absent for the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/spanish-super-cup/">Spanish Super Cup</a>.



It was a challenging match for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/">Real Madrid</a>, who struggled throughout the first half. In the second half, Jude Bellingham missed a penalty, and Kylian Mbappe’s goal was disallowed for offside, adding to the team’s frustrations. The tension culminated with Vinicius losing his composure.



In the 78th minute, the Brazilian forward shoved <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/valencia/">Valencia</a> goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski with both hands before a goal kick, sending him to the ground. Referee Soto Grado consulted VAR and, after reviewing the footage, issued Vinicius a straight red card for violent conduct.



Vinicius now faces a minimum suspension of four matches under Article 103 of La Liga’s disciplinary code, which addresses assaults. Depending on the ruling, the ban could extend up to 12 matches—a significant blow for Real Madrid. The article outlines:



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“Assaulting another person, without causing injury, with the determining factor for this offense being the deliberate intent, especially when the action occurs while play is stopped or at such a distance from where it is taking place that it is impossible to intervene in the play, will be punished with a suspension of four to twelve matches.”


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If the minimum four-game suspension is upheld, Vinicius will miss the Copa del Rey clash against Deportiva Minera, the Spain Super Cup semifinal against Mallorca, a potential final against Athletic Bilbao or Barcelona, and a La Liga match against Las Palmas.



<h2>Real Madrid will appeal the red card</h2>



Despite the looming suspension, Real Madrid maintains that the red card was unwarranted. “What we truly believe is that it wasn’t a red card; it was two yellows, but that’s it. He was shown the red, he went off, and the team was able to respond to this challenge,” said coach <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/carlo-ancelotti/">Carlo Ancelotti</a> in the post-match press conference.



Real Madrid argues that Dimitrievski provoked Vinicius, allegedly pulling his shirt while the Brazilian was on the ground, leading to his reaction. Ancelotti confirmed the club’s intention to appeal: “We are going to appeal and use the appropriate resources to ensure he isn’t sanctioned. For us, it wasn’t a red card.”



The possible absence of Vinicius in key fixtures would pose a significant challenge for Los Blancos, especially with the Spain Super Cup and other crucial matches on the horizon. Meanwhile, the club’s appeal will be closely watched as they aim to mitigate the fallout from the Brazilian star’s red card incident.

Out of Spain Super Cup? Real Madrid’s Vinicius faces potential harsh ban after red card vs. Valencia

Out of Spanish Super Cup? Real Madrid’s Vinicius faces potential harsh ban after red card vs. Valencia - World Soccer Talk

Out of Spanish Super Cup? Real Madrid’s Vinicius faces potential harsh ban after red card vs. Valencia

<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/barcelona/">Barcelona</a> has confirmed a troubling injury to their teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, following the club’s unexpected 1-0 defeat to Leganes on Sunday. With the Spanish Super Cup on the horizon, fans are left to wonder: will the 17-year-old prodigy return in time for one of the most pivotal fixtures of Barcelona’s season?



As 2024 comes to a close, the Blaugrana’s focus now shifts to managing <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/lamine-yamal/">Yama</a>l’s recovery and navigating upcoming matches without one of their brightest talents.



Lamine Yamal’s injury was officially diagnosed as a&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/barcelona-confirms-lamine-yamal-wont-return-to-play-until-2025-due-to-serious-injury/">grade one sprain to the anterior tibiofibular ligament in his right ankle</a>. The setback occurred during a physical encounter with a Leganes defender, although the young winger continued to play until the 75th minute. The Catalans later confirmed that Yamal will be sidelined for three to four weeks, ruling him out for the rest of the year.



In an official statement, the club announced: “The first team player Lamine Yamal received a blow to the right ankle during the game against CD Leganés on Sunday. Tests carried out on Monday revealed a grade one injury to the anterior tibiofibular ligament in the ankle. The player is expected to be out for three to four weeks.“



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The injury means Yamal will miss key fixtures, including Barcelona’s&nbsp;top-of-the-table clash with Atletico Madrid, as well as their opening match of 2025 in the Copa del Rey against Barbastro.



<h2>Spanish Super Cup: Race against time</h2>



The Spanish Super Cup looms large for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/hansi-flick/">Hansi Flick</a> and his players, with the semi-final against Athletic Club scheduled for January 8 in Saudi Arabia. Whether Yamal will recover in time remains uncertain. If his injury extends to the full four weeks, his return could be delayed until the January 19 La Liga clash against Getafe.



This timeline raises doubts about his ability to play in the Super Cup semi-final, let alone a potential final. The Blaugrana’s medical team is expected to take a cautious approach with the young star, particularly given the lessons learned from Frenkie de Jong’s prolonged recovery from a similar ankle issue earlier in the year.



“The focus this time is on ensuring Yamal recovers fully,“&nbsp;reported&nbsp;Sport.&nbsp;“His eagerness to help the team has previously seen him play through pain, but Barcelona will likely add extra time to his recovery process to avoid long-term consequences.”



<h2>Yamal injured before ankle problem?</h2>



Yamal’s latest injury is compounded by the revelation that he had been carrying lingering discomfort since early November when he first injured his ankle. Despite improving, the winger was not entirely free of pain, pushing himself to play for the team’s benefit.



Reports suggest Yamal insisted on continuing during the Leganes match, even after showing signs of discomfort in the first half. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and his coaching staff allowed him to remain on the pitch until late in the game. This decision has drawn criticism, with observers questioning the club’s handling of the situation.

Lamine Yamal injury update: Will Barcelona star be fit for the Spanish Super Cup in January?

Lamine Yamal injury update: Will Barcelona star be fit for the Spanish Super Cup in January? - World Soccer Talk

Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 3-1 in a one sided El Clasico to win the Spanish Super Cup at the King Fahd Stadium in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night. 



The Catalan giants dominated the affair as Real Madrid were made to look pedestrian over the entire ninety minutes.



 This was Barcelona’s 14th Super Cup win as Gavi put in a flawless display to score one setup two assists on the night. &nbsp;



<h5>Wonderkid opens the scoring</h5>



The 18-year-old midfielder opened the scoring in the 33rd minute as Robert Lewandowski slid in an inch perfect pass after the Barcelona midfield regained possession high up the pitch from the error prone Eduardo Camavinga. 



This was after Barcelona had settled into the game quite early with their possession based game and Lewandowski had hit the post minutes earlier.



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Barcelona did go 2-0 ahead right at the stroke of half time after Real’s defense was all at sea. Frenkie De Jong broke off pressure from Dani Carvajal and Toni Kroos to slid in a fine pass to Gavi and the latter this time turned provider for Lewandowski with an inch perfect cutback for his teammate. 



This was the Polish striker’s 20th goal for Barcelona in all competitions.



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The Catalans could have made it three just after the restart, but Ousmane Dembele’s effort was well saved from Thiabaut Courtois. Real lacked rhythm and hardly could get any foothold on the game. 



<h5>Pedri makes it a rout</h5>



Barcelona did made it 3-0 in the 69th minute once again after winning the ball in the middle of the park. Lewandowski received a simple pass in between the channels then played into the path of Gavi who found Pedri in the far post for a simple tap in.



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The gulf in class between the two sides were evident as Barcelona’s gameplay was reminiscent of the tiki-taka days. The Blaugrana passed the ball with ease playing triangles across the pitch limited Real’s time on the ball. Ancelotti’s side did manage to get a consolation of their own in stoppage time when Karim Benzema scored in the 93rd minute.



A statement performance from Barcelona shows their intentions clear this season as they will now concentrate on winning the La Liga title to secure a domestic double. They currently lead Real by 3 points at the top of the table with 41 points from 16 games.

Barcelona won a one sided El Clasico to win the Spanish Super Cup at the King Fahd Stadium in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night.

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