Mallorca vs Real Madrid Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Real Mallorca are in a desperate situation as the Balearic Islanders welcome an underwhelming Real Madrid side to Palma de Mallorca on Saturday afternoon.
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Mallorca preview: Struggling Majorcans
Former Manchester City boss Martin Demichelis replaced Jago Arrasate last month but the former River Plate boss has stumbled at the start of his Real Mallorca side as they hover inside the bottom three and the relegation places ahead of this weekend.
That is because the Majorcans headed into the Match international break on the back of a dramatic 2-1 loss to fellow strugglers Elche at Estadio Ciutat de Valencia a couple of weeks ago.
Real Madrid preview: In-form Los Blancos
Real Madrid have discovered some much-needed form as they return from the international break on the back of five successive victories across all competitions, with Alvaro Arbeloa beginning to get the best out of Los Blancos.
After a 5-1 aggregate defeat of Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, Madrid then enjoyed a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the capital city derby before the break.
Mallorca team news: A couple of doubts
Mallorca have a couple of longer-term doubts for this weekend as Albania international defender Marash Kumbulla remains potentially sidelined alongside Japan international attacker Takuma Asano.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Leo Roman; Mateu Morey, Antonio Raillo, Valjent, Toni Lato; Omar Mascarell, Costa; Zito Luvumboo, Mateo Joseph, Pablo Torre; Muriqi
Unavailable: Bergstrom (Injured), Jan Salas (Injured)
Questionable: Kumbulla (Injured), Asano (Injured)
Real Madrid team news: Fede Valverde suspended
Uruguay international midfielder Fede Valverde was sent off against Atletico Madrid a couple of weeks ago and now the in-form all-action midfielder is missing through suspension.
Predicted XI (4-1-2-1-2): Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Tchouameni; Thiago Pitarch, Bellingham; Guler; Brahim Diaz, Mbappe
Unavailable: Courtois (Injured), Fede Valverde (Suspended), Dani Ceballos (Injured), Rodrygo (Injured)
Questionable: Eder Militao (Injured), Raul Asencio (Injured), Mendy (Injured), Vinicius Junior (Injured)
Mallorca vs Real Madrid prediction
Real Madrid have found some form with young players being trusted in the first-team but things must change with their so-called 'galacticos' beginning to return. Madrid are the firm favourites for this one in Majorca, albeit, with their home advantage, Martin Demichelis' side will believe they can at least bloody the nose of the visitors' occasionally leaky defence.
Mallorca vs Real Madrid tip: Real Madrid to win & both teams to score
