Real Madrid are now in the Spanish Super Cup final, a tournament in which Los Blancos will fight to lift another title after beating Mallorca at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
In this final, which will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Carlo Ancelotti may make one or two changes to the starting lineup, which could put Ferland Mendy under scrutiny.
Replacing the Frenchman would be detrimental to his future at Real Madrid, especially as the name Alphonso Davies continues to gain strength at the club.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central”, Ferland Mendy did not perform well defensively in the Mallorca match this time, and he also failed to contribute significantly in attack.
With doubts surrounding his place in the starting lineup against Barcelona, due to Fran Garcia’s strong performances, this match will play a key role in determining his future at Real Madrid, provided that Carlo Ancelotti gives him the confidence to prove himself.
If he plays well and manages to neutralize Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, among others, Ferland Mendy could greatly benefit from re-establishing himself as a regular starter, which will be crucial for the second half of the season, especially since the coaching staff has always trusted him.
Ancelotti’s other option is to go with Eduardo Camavinga, who would provide strength in defense and also play the role of a midfielder when moving forward. This would allow him to complement Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, or Kylian Mbappé perfectly. This task will be of great importance, especially against a team like Barcelona, who are looking to dominate possession in the middle of the pitch.
