Luka Modrić Out of Spanish Super Cup Semifinal Due to Illness

• Luka Modrić will miss Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal against RCD Mallorca due to a viral infection.
• The 39-year-old Croatian midfielder recently became Madrid’s oldest goalscorer with a goal against Valencia in La Liga.
• Barcelona advanced to the final after defeating Athletic Bilbao in the first semifinal.

Real Madrid will be without veteran midfielder Luka Modrić for Thursday’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal against RCD Mallorca in Saudi Arabia, as the Croatian international is sidelined with a viral infection. The club confirmed his absence in an official statement.

At 39, Modrić recently made history by becoming Real Madrid’s oldest goalscorer during their La Liga victory over Valencia. Meanwhile, Barcelona secured their spot in Sunday’s final after defeating Athletic Bilbao in Wednesday’s first semifinal.