Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is available to play in the Spanish Super Cup, despite his recent two-match suspension, and on Wednesday manager Carlo Ancelotti continued to defend his player despite the club losing their appeal.

Real Madrid meet Mallorca later today in the second of the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals. The two sides, along with Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao are going for glory in Saudi Arabia, with the first real trophy of the Spanish season on the line.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti expects a tricky Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Mallorca and greatly respects the club. Real Madrid will face Mallo