The Real Madrid team arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah, where the Spanish Super Cup is being held. The Kingdom has hosted the tournament five times since 2020, during which the Royal Club has won the title three times, compared to two titles for Barcelona.

Ferland Mendy is considered one of Real Madrid's most prominent players in the history of the Super Cup held in Saudi Arabia. He holds the record for the most minutes played, with 843 minutes, surpassing notable names such as Valverde, Courtois, and Vinicius. Additionally, he started in nine matches and was only on the bench once.

Mendy stood out with his crucial defensive roles, leading the statistics in interceptions and ranking highly in tackles and recoveries, alongside his offensive contributions. Most notably, his decisive goal against Atlético Madrid in the 2024 edition led Real Madrid to an exciting comeback that ended with a 5-3 victory.

Despite his distinguished history in Saudi Arabia, Mendy enters the current season amid a difficult period marked by frequent injuries that limited his appearances. However, he has recently recovered and hopes to regain his usual form, despite strong competition for the left-back position.

The French fullback hopes that his return to his "favorite garden" in Jeddah will be a new gateway to a strong comeback and a chance to prove his worth with Real Madrid during a crucial stage of the season.