The difference between Barça and Madrid is very clear, as was shown in Barça’s thrashing in the league. But, as Lieke Martens puts it, “classics are always very special.” And the motivation to win the third edition of the Women’s Super Cup further increases the desire for a squad that, curiously, will also play once morest Madrid in the next Champions League qualifier.
Mapi León, main novelty
Coach Jonatan Giráldez will be able to count on Mapi León, who has been out since November. On the other hand, Crnogorcevic, with a sun injury, is out at the last minute and adds to the absences of Aitana Bonmatí and Mariona Caldentey.
For its part, Real Madrid debuts in the Super Cup. Alberto Toril’s team, however, can blame the absence of competitive shooting because it has not played since December 22. This January has seen the suspension of the three subsequent league games due to a covid outbreak in the squad and ‘staff.
One day later, on Thursday, it will be the turn of Atlético de Madrid and Levante (7.30pm, TDP), who will re-broadcast last season’s Super Cup final – the mattresses were Barça’s executioners, a year ago now. in a semifinal that was resolved on penalties. On that occasion, Atlético took the trophy. And, for this semifinal, the Madrilenians also start as favorites: they are third in the league and have won five of the last six games, one of which, precisely, once morest Levante.
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