Read our complete Mallorca vs Real Madrid preview. Get the latest team news, predicted starting lineups, 2025/2026 head-to-head records, and our final match prediction.
Real Madrid travels to the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix this Saturday to face a desperate Mallorca side fighting for La Liga survival. Under the guidance of Álvaro Arbeloa, Los Blancos are locked in a tense title race and cannot afford to drop points.
However, trips to the Balearic Islands are historically difficult, and Martín Demichelis’s Mallorca will be aiming to cause a massive upset in front of their home fans.
⚪ Match Details
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Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
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Kick-off Time: 4:15 PM CEST / 3:15 PM BST / 10:15 AM ET
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Venue: Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma
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Competition: La Liga (Matchday 30)
Mallorca vs Real Madrid Team News
⚪ Mallorca Team News: Newly appointed manager Martín Demichelis has secured four points in his first four games (including a recent 2-1 win over Espanyol) and is expected to set his team up in a physical 5-3-2 block to frustrate the visitors. The hosts will rely heavily on their talisman, Vedat Muriqi, alongside Mateo Joseph.
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Injured/Out: Central midfielder Jan Salas is unavailable due to partial damage to his cruciate ligament.
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Suspensions/Risks: Key center-back Martin Valjent is walking a tightrope; he is currently on four yellow cards and one booking away from suspension, but is still expected to start.
⚪ Real Madrid Team News: Álvaro Arbeloa is dealing with a severe injury crisis and must carefully manage his squad ahead of their upcoming Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
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Injured/Out: The medical room is crowded. Thibaut Courtois (muscle tear) is out until late April, meaning Andriy Lunin will start in goal. Rodrygo remains a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament tear, while Dani Ceballos (calf injury) is also sidelined.
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Suspended: Midfield engine Fede Valverde will miss this clash due to a straight red card picked up in the derby against Atletico Madrid.
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Doubtful: Jude Bellingham is dealing with a minor hamstring issue and is highly doubtful as Arbeloa looks to rest him for Bayern.
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Returns: On a positive note, Kylian Mbappé has fully recovered from a knee sprain, proving his fitness on international duty with France last week. Vinícius Jr. also returned to training after experiencing physical discomfort and is cleared to play.
Predicted Starting Lineups
⚪ Mallorca Predicted XI (5-3-2): Román; Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica, Lato; Mascarell, Darder, Torre; Joseph, Muriqi.
⚪ Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-3-3): Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Güler; Diaz, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr.
Head-to-Head (H2H) & Recent Form
While the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix has historically been a stumbling block, Real Madrid has completely dominated this fixture recently, winning all three of their encounters in 2025 across all competitions.
The physical nature of this fixture regularly leads to tight battles, but Los Blancos consistently find a way to grind out results.
⚪ Last 5 Meetings:
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Aug 2025 – La Liga: Real Madrid 2 – 1 Mallorca
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May 2025 – La Liga: Real Madrid 2 – 1 Mallorca
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Jan 2025 – Spanish Super Cup: Real Madrid 3 – 0 Mallorca
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Aug 2024 – La Liga: Mallorca 1 – 1 Real Madrid
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Apr 2024 – La Liga: Mallorca 0 – 1 Real Madrid
⚪ Recent Form (All Competitions):
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Mallorca Form: L – D – W – L – D
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Real Madrid Form: W – W – D – W – W
Mallorca vs Real Madrid Prediction
Martín Demichelis will undoubtedly park the bus and make this a gritty, physical battle, hoping to snatch a goal from a set-piece via Vedat Muriqi. However, Real Madrid’s attacking firepower and the playmaking ability of Arda Güler simply possess too much quality to be kept quiet for 90 minutes.
Arbeloa’s side might have to be patient against Mallorca’s low block, but they should eventually break through the stubborn defensive wall.
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Final Score Prediction: Mallorca 1 – 2 Real Madrid
FAQ
Q: Where can I watch Mallorca vs Real Madrid? A: The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports/LaLigaTV in the UK, and on ESPN+ for viewers in the United States.
Q: Who is the favorite to win between Mallorca and Real Madrid? A: Real Madrid is the heavy favorite to win this La Liga clash, having won all three of their head-to-head matchups against Mallorca in 2025.
Q: Who is the manager of Real Madrid for this match? A: Former Real Madrid defender Álvaro Arbeloa is managing the team, having taken over the first-team coaching duties in early 2026.
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