Unlike that thrilling match at the Bernabéu, Alonso will be without the injured Éder Militão, while Antonio Rüdiger, Rodrygo and Raúl Asencio all face late fitness tests. All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappé, though, who is in contention to start after joining up with the team on Friday despite nursing a knee injury.

Los Blancos beat Atleti on Thursday in the Spanish Super Cup semis, providing a key opportunity early on in Alonso's tenure

Barcelona are aiming to claim their first title of the season when they take on Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercup final on Sunday. The Catalans comprehensively swept aside their El Clasico rivals

This weekend sees plenty of club football being played across the world, including the Supercopa de España final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in Saudi A

Dani Carvajal sent a direct message to Lamine Yamal on the eve of the Spanish Super Cup final, stating: "I don't wish him the best tomorrow, obviously."