Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Peru / 4:15 p.m. Spain (10:15 a.m. ET), with coverage on ESPN and Disney+ in Latin America, DAZN/Movistar+/LaLiga TV Bar in Spain, and ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV and ESPN App in the United States.
- Kylian Mbappé will miss the match as he continues a managed recovery, with the Supercopa de España ahead next week.
- Additional Madrid absences and doubts include Militão and Alexander-Arnold with physical issues, Brahim Díaz on Morocco duty for AFCON, and uncertainty over Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen.
- Projected lineups from local media have Rodrygo stepping into the attack in place of Mbappé alongside Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham.
- Xabi Alonso says the squad feels refreshed after the break and targets a strong restart following dropped points late in 2025, while betting odds from multiple firms make Madrid clear favorites.