Real Madrid face Real Mallorca away from home in a La Liga clash on Saturday afternoon.
While Madrid has a relatively better head-to-head record overall against Mallorca, they have only won twice in their last five visits to the island, losing two and drawing the other.
Mallorca vs Real Madrid – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 4th April
- Kick-off: 3:15pm BST
- Venue: Estadi Mallorca San Moix, Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca team news
RCD Mallorca, managed by Martín Demichelis, welcome Real Madrid with a significantly strengthened roster following the international break.
The hosts receive a major boost with the return of Johan Mojica and Jan Virgili from suspension, providing much-needed stability to the backline.
Furthermore, the inclusion of Takuma Asano and Marash Kumbulla in the matchday squad offers tactical flexibility, even if they begin on the bench after long injury spells.
Despite these returns, Mallorca remains without Jan Salas and Lucas Bergström. The team’s offensive hopes rest heavily on talisman Vedat Muriqi, who has been in clinical form with 18 league goals this season.
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Real Madrid team news
Captain Federico Valverde is suspended following a red card in the Madrid derby, leaving a leadership void in midfield.
The injury list remains substantial, with Thibaut Courtois, Rodrygo, Dani Ceballos, and Ferland Mendy all sidelined.
However, the squad is bolstered by the return of Éder Militão, who joins the team for the first time since December.
While Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are available, Arbeloa may rotate his stars to manage fatigue; Vinícius Júnior is a doubt due to thigh discomfort, potentially handing a start to Brahim Díaz.
The tactical focus remains on maintaining their defensive discipline while integrating returning talent to keep their title charge on track ahead of upcoming European commitments.
Form
Mallorca
Mallorca are currently sitting in the relegation, at 18th position in the league table with 28 points from 29 matches. They have been inconsistent throughout the season and come to this match after letting a one-goal lead slip away against Elche as Mallorca lost the match 1-2 against them in their most recent outing.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have remained in strong overall shape despite a few injury setbacks. They recently beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 in a high-stakes Madrid derby, with Vinícius Junior among the goals, and they remain firmly in the title conversation with 69 points from 29 matches, just four behind league leaders Barcelona.
Predicted lineups
Mallorca: Roman; Maffeo, Raillo, Valjent, Mojica; Costa, Mascarell; Joseph, Torre, Virgili; Muriqi
Real Madrid: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Pitarch, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Guler; Diaz, Mbappe
How to watch Mallorca vs Real Madrid?
The match will be streamed live on La Liga TV.
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