I think the Spanish Super Cup final was also an important match for Real Madrid, but their performance was far from expectations. Even though Man City is in a bad period, it doesn't mean they can win the match easily, especially before this match takes place, Madrid has to face Atletico in the continuation of La Liga. Real Madrid performance depends on the strategy carried out by Ancelotti because the players' energy will be drained in the Madrid Derby to fight for first place.
Real Madrid's match schedule has been quite tight lately so Ancelotti must be able to place better tactics in terms of rotating players even though Real Madrid must use their main players during the Madrid derby this weekend but Ancelotti is expected to be able to read his team's situation very well so that all his main players can be fit enough when facing Manchester City in the Champions League play-off match this season. Because both matches are quite important matches for Real Madrid so Ancelotti must have a way to make a more perfect rotation for each of his players.