At 3:30 AM on August 19th, Mallorca will host Real Madrid at Son Moix Stadium in the first round of La Liga.
Mallorca finished 15th in La Liga last season. The team underwent a major transformation during the summer transfer window, appointing Spaniard Javier Aguirre as head coach and continuing its “buy low, sell high” strategy, selling key players such as Rajkovic, defender Gonzalez, and winger Ndiaye. However, the team also brought in Moré from Borussia Dortmund, Asano Takuma from Bochum, and others, completing a major revamp.
In the preseason, Mallorca achieved 5 wins and 1 draw in 6 matches. While this may be related to the weaker opposition (wins came against teams from the Championship, League One, League Two, and Segunda División), it still boosted the team’s morale. New signing Asano Takuma has been particularly impressive, scoring in consecutive matches against Barnsley, Bologna, and others, becoming a key player for the team.
Real Madrid lost players like Kroos, Nacho, and Joselu during the summer transfer window but brought in superstar Mbappe and young star Endrick, maintaining its formidable strength. In the preseason, Real Madrid lost to AC Milan and Barcelona, but this was related to many core players being on vacation after the European Championship. In the midweek UEFA Super Cup, Real Madrid easily defeated Atalanta 2-0 to win the trophy, proving that the team has adjusted its form well.
In terms of head-to-head records, Real Madrid has dominated the last 10 encounters, winning 8 and losing 2. However, Real Madrid cannot take Mallorca lightly. Since 2019, Real Madrid has lost 2 of its last 4 visits to Mallorca’s home ground, showing that Mallorca with home-field advantage is not without its strengths.
In terms of personnel, Mallorca’s left winger, Labre, has physical issues and his availability is uncertain. This rotational player made 22 appearances for the team last season. For Real Madrid, Alaba and Camavinga, who have been out for a long time due to injuries, will continue to miss the match. According to Spanish media predictions, Real Madrid will continue to use the trident of Vinicius, Mbappe, and Rodrigo, but given the midweek UEFA Super Cup, there is a possibility of some rotations in the midfield and defense.
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