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Mallorca v Barcelona
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Kick Off: Tuesday 3rd December at 18:00
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Competition: La Liga
Sixth-placed Mallorca will host a stuttering Barcelona side that have failed to win any of their last 3 league games on Tuesday night.
An impressive start to the season has allowed rivals Real Madrid to close the gap on the league leaders, with Los Blancos now sitting just one point behind Hansi Flick’s visitors, and with Carlo Ancelotti’s side having a game in hand, Barcelona will be desperate to get back to winning ways on the road at Son Moix.
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Barcelona remain top of La Liga and are arguably the best team in the world at the moment. Just a few weeks ago, they emphatically dismantled Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory at the Bernabéu, showcasing their class and dominance. Despite some inconsistency, they remain that same elite team.
While playing away, Barcelona’s record remains stellar. Their performances on the road would still place them as league leaders, with a 4-point margin if only away games were considered. This speaks volumes about their ability to maintain dominance away from home. Lamine Yamal is also back after his ankle injury and all three of Barcelona’s losses have come without him this year.
On the other hand, Mallorca, despite sitting sixth and having a solid season, have struggled to impose themselves at home. They’ve managed just three wins in eight home games, and two of those victories came against teams sitting in 17th and 18th place in the league. This inconsistency at home makes them unlikely to pose a significant challenge to Barcelona’s quality.
👕 Mallorca v Barcelona Predicted XI
🔍 Mallorca v Barcelona Players to Watch
🔴 Antonio Raillo
Antonio Raíllo has been a key figure for Mallorca this season, playing nearly every minute of their campaign. During this time, he has averaged 1.33 fouls per game – a notable rate for a central defender. On Tuesday, Raíllo faces perhaps the most dangerous attack in world football and one that excels at drawing fouls through relentless pressure, agility, and technical skill.
Barcelona’s attack is spearheaded by players like Lamine Yamal, who averages 2.08 fouls drawn per game, and the ever-threatening Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, who each draw 1.33 fouls per game on average.
Given Barcelona’s offensive dominance, Mallorca will likely spend much of the game under pressure, leaving Raíllo and his fellow defenders with little room for error. The likelihood of Raíllo committing fouls increases as he is forced into repeated interventions to disrupt Barcelona’s attacking rhythm. His existing tendency to foul, combined with the volume of defensive work Mallorca will have to do, makes this a solid selection.
🔵 Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski has been nothing short of sensational for Barcelona this season, scoring an incredible 15 goals in just 15 games. His consistency in front of goal and ability to create chances make him a constant threat to any defence. Lewandowski averages 3.4 shots per game and 1.8 shots on target per game, showcasing both his high involvement and efficiency in attack.
While Mallorca have been solid defensively this season, their past success against other La Liga teams offers little assurance against Barcelona’s relentless firepower. Barcelona have scored 13 more goals than the league’s next best attack, underlining their superiority and ability to carve open even the tightest defences.
Given the volume of chances Barcelona create and Lewandowski’s clinical finishing, the anytime goalscorer and two shots on target markets both hold strong value.
📂 Mallorca v Barcelona Cheat Sheet
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💻 Mallorca v Barcelona Form and Tactics
Mallorca have made significant strides in quality this season. Last year, they narrowly avoided relegation, finishing 15th in La Liga, just seven points clear of the drop. Currently sitting in sixth place, they’ve managed to win their last two matches.
However, consistency remains a challenge, as they’ve often followed up a victory with a loss. Their home form is another concern, with only 3 wins from 8 games at Son Moix. Hosting Barcelona will be a stern test for Javier Aguirre’s side.
Barcelona, now under Hansi Flick following Xavi’s departure in the summer, started the season in imperious form, winning 11 of their first 12 La Liga matches. However, they’ve hit a rough patch, going winless in their last three league games, including two defeats – one of which came at home, where they were previously formidable.
Much of their recent struggles have been linked to the absence of Lamine Yamal, whose influence has been crucial this season. Notably, all 3 of Barcelona’s losses occurred when Yamal didn’t start. The good news for Barcelona is his anticipated return on Tuesday.
Despite their domestic hiccups, Barcelona reminded everyone of their quality with an impressive Champions League victory against Brest last week. This result shows that, while they’re navigating a mini-crisis in La Liga, the team remains capable of recapturing the dominant form that defined their early-season performances.
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🏁 Mallorca v Barcelona Ref Watch
- Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano
- Manzano have given a whopping 42 bookings in just 6 La Liga games this season, at a rate of 7.0 per game on average
- He has awarded three red cards and two penalties in his 6 La Liga games, including a penalty against Barcelona in their 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao in August
- Manzano has given 23.17 fouls per game in La Liga this season, and 27.33 per game across his La Liga career to date
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