Real Madrid Unbothered by Recent Form Ahead of El Clasico Spanish Cup Final Against Barcelona

• Real Madrid is not worried about recent results ahead of their meeting with Barcelona
• The Spanish champions have not had the best of runs following the World Cup break
• Real Madrid lost to Villareal last weekend and took a penalty shootout to beat Valencia

Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, January 15 in Saudi Arabia, but the form of the Spanish champions has been a source of worry for fans.

Los Blancos needed penalties to book a spot in the cup final after edging Valencia 4-3 via spot kicks, with Thibaut Courtois proving to be the club’s hero.

Real Valladolid pushed Carlo Ancelotti's team to the limit in La Liga, and they then narrowly prevailed over a team from a lesser division in Cacereno in the Copa del Rey, before suffering a defeat to Villarreal in the Spanish top flight.

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According to Madrid Universal, the Real Madrid locker room is not worried about the recent run of results however, believing it is just a bad moment that will pass.

Los Blancos will be aiming to defend their Spanish Super Cup trophy, when they tackle a rejuvenated Barcelona team in the El Clasico final.

Real Madrid suffer injury blow

Meanwhile, Real Madrid has been dealt a major injury blow ahead of the club’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday, January 15, Football Espana reports.

Brazilian defender, Eder Militao came off in the semi-final victory over Valencia amid fears of concussion, after he took a ball to the face in the second half.

Lucas Vazquez and Eduardo Camavinga are also doubtful for the final, with the Spaniard suffering a sprained ankle and the French midfielder hobbling off against Valencia.

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Courtois heroics help Madrid win

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on the reigning Super Cup champions being below their best again amid a tough start to 2023.

However, goalkeeper Courtois excelled, making crucial saves and then decisively denying Jose Gaya in the shootout. Real Madrid will now go on to play Barcelona in the final.

The La Liga champions, facing the Spanish Cup runners-up, had chances to win the game within 90 minutes but needed Courtois to make a stunning save from Fran Perez in extra time.