Atletico Madrid vs Real Mallorca Preview: Team News & Prediction
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The evolving Atletico Madrid are still tucked inside the top four in La Liga as they take on a relegation battling Real Mallorca side at the Metropolitano in the capital city.
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Atletico Madrid preview: Inconsistent Atleti
Atletico Madrid come into this one on the back of a 1-1 draw with Galatasaray in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League in Istanbul in midweek. Los Rojiblancos are sitting just outside of the top eight on goal difference.
That means their five matches across all competitions in the calendar year of 2026 have consisted of two draws, two victories and one defeat, which came against Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Supercopa de Espana in Saudi Arabia.
Real Mallorca preview: Struggling Majorcans
Under the management of former Osasuna boss Jago Arrasate, Real Mallorca are really struggling as they hover just above the bottom three and the relegation places with a limited style of football that is too reliant on Vedat Muriqi.
The Balearic Islanders come into this one on the back of a much-needed and entertaining 3-2 victory over Athletic Club in Palma de Mallorca last week, courtesy of a hat-trick scored by the aforementioned Muriqi.
Atletico Madrid team news: Lenglet out
France international centre-back Clement Lenglet is unavailable due to a knee injury, while versatile attacker Nicolas Gonzalez is dealing with a thigh issue.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Giuliano Simeone, Koke, Pablo Barrios, Almada; Sorloth, Julian Alvarez
Unavailable: Lenglet (Injured)
Questionable: Gonzalez (Injured)
Real Mallorca team news: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Mallorca to deal with, while versatile midfielder Manu Morlanes remains a doubt due to a groin injury.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Leo Roman; Mateu Morey, Valjent, Kumbulla, Toni Lato; Omar Mascarell, Costa; Mateo Joseph, Sergi Darder, Jan Virgili; Muriqi
Unavailable:
Questionable: Manu Morlanes (Injured)
Atletico Madrid vs Real Mallorca prediction
With Jago Arrasate at the helm, the intention for the Majorcans is to try and play a more proactive style of football but they remain extremely limited and way too reliant on Kosovo international Muriqi, who is a natural target man up-front. Atletico have evolved their own style themselves. They are favourites for this one and will believe their physical defence will be able to contain the visitors’ main threat.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Mallorca tip: Atletico Madrid to win & under 3.5 goals
