The 2024-25 edition of La Liga continues with an exciting midweek clash as Real Madrid take on RCD Mallorca at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams are looking to make a statement, but their journeys this season have been quite different.
Real Madrid are currently sitting second in the La Liga standings, showcasing consistent form throughout the season. However, their most recent outing ended in a disappointing 4-3 loss to fierce rivals Barcelona, a result they will be eager to bounce back from. Under Carlo Ancelotti, the squad remains a strong contender for the title, featuring world-class talent in every department.
Mallorca, meanwhile, are positioned ninth on the table. The team has had a mixed season but secured a confidence-boosting 2-1 win over Real Valladolid last week. Despite being the underdogs, Javier Aguirre’s men will be hoping to spring a surprise against the Spanish giants.
Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-4-2):
Thibaut Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Asencio, Ramon, Fran García; Arda Güler, Luka Modrić, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham; Kylian Mbappé, endrick.
Mallorca Predicted XI (5-4-1):
Dominik Greif; Pablo Maffeo, Martin. Antonio Sanchez, Omar Mask, James Coast, Sergi Darder; Vedat Muriqi.
Given Real Madrid’s home advantage, quality squad depth, and the need to bounce back from El Clasico defeat, they are clear favorites heading into this tie. Mallorca might offer resistance with a compact defensive setup, but holding off players like Mbappé and Bellingham for 90 minutes will be a tall order.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Mallorca
