Mallorca will be the first La Liga opponent for Kylian Mbappé, and it won’t be an easy challenge for him. Despite often being viewed as a team battling against relegation, Mallorca recently reached the Copa del Rey final, only to lose in a penalty shootout.
Though they are usually seen as underdogs in the league, Mallorca shouldn’t be underestimated. They began their preseason on a strong note, securing victories in their first two matches against Crewe (1-3) and Barnsley (0-1). Last season, they finished 15th in La Liga, managing to stay unbeaten in their final four matches (2 wins, 2 draws).
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, led by Carlo Ancelotti, traveled to Warsaw this week to compete for yet another UEFA Super Cup, aiming to further establish their dominance in Europe. After winning the Spanish Super Cup, La Liga, and the Champions League, Los Merengues face the pressure of defending their titles.
Madrid’s preseason preparations were somewhat disrupted by the late return of several key players from the Euro and Copa America tournaments. Their preseason schedule includes matches against AC Milan, FC Barcelona, and Chelsea.
Both Mallorca and Real Madrid have seen few games recently where both teams scored. In Mallorca’s last 12 La Liga matches, only two saw both teams find the net. Similarly, in 11 of Real Madrid’s last 13 league games, at least one team kept a clean sheet.
Prediction
Mallorca’s recent home form is concerning, with seven losses in their last ten La Liga matches, conceding 19 goals in those defeats. In contrast, Real Madrid has been performing well this season, with four wins from their last nine away games—a solid record in such a competitive league.
Prediction: Mallorca 0 : 1 Real Madrid
