La Liga: Mallorca vs Real Madrid Live
Preview: Mallorca vs Real Madrid
Mallorca vs Real Madrid will take place at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Saturday at 4:30pm as los blancos try to extend their lead at the top of the La Liga standings to 11 points, even if only temporarily. Real Madrid recently drew 3-3 with Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final, while the home side faced a setback in the Copa del Rey final, losing to Athletic Bilbao on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
The home fans had high hopes when their team scored early in the Copa del Rey final, but were ultimately disappointed as they lost on penalties to Athletic Bilbao. While they won’t be winning any trophies this season, they still have a lot to play for as they aim to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Despite the challenge of surpassing last season’s ninth-place finish, they are currently six points clear of the bottom three and will seek motivation from their recent successes at Son Moix.
Madrid currently holds an eight-point lead over Barcelona in the title race, positioning them well to potentially reclaim the title. However, they will need to regroup following their intense Champions League match against Manchester City, which ended in a 3-3 draw. The game was fast-paced, with three goals scored within the first 15 minutes. This scoring trend may continue, as Real Madrid has scored within the first 15 minutes in three of their last four away league games, winning two and losing two. Real Madrid has only lost one away league game this season, winning 10 and drawing four, with three of those victories coming after conceding the first goal.
Head-to-head
Real Madrid and the home side last met in January of this year in the return match, with Madrid securing a convincing 1-0 victory. Madrid has been undefeated in seven out of the last eight encounters against the home side at this location.
Prediction
Madrid will not have all their key players available on Saturday, giving the home side a better chance of achieving a positive outcome. While we considered predicting a draw, Mallorca’s strong home record this season made it tempting. However, Madrid’s superior quality is likely to help them secure a crucial victory.
