Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has been ruled out of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Mallorca due to illness.
The club announced on Thursday that the 39-year-old Croatian, who recently became Madrid’s oldest scorer after netting against Valencia in LaLiga, is sidelined with a viral illness.
Modric’s absence is a setback for Los Blancos as they aim to reach the final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Barcelona secured their place in the final by defeating Athletic Bilbao in the first semifinal on Wednesday.
Madrid will rely on their depth to navigate the match against Mallorca, with the winner set to face Barcelona in Sunday’s final.
