Real Madrid vs Mallorca - La Liga: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
- Real Madrid ended 2023 at the top of La Liga
- Madrid open 2024 at home to Mallorca on Wednesday night
- Mallorca are one of La Liga's form teams
After ending 2023 at the top of the La Liga table, Real Madrid will be looking to put their foot down during the second half of the season.
Carlo Ancelotti's side have plenty to play for, and their 2024 begins on Wednesday night at home to a resurgent Mallorca. The visitors have picked up just 18 points this term, but half of those arrived in their last five outings.
Madrid's impressive first half to 2023/24 was made all the more impressive by their injury woes. Ancelotti has had to deal with an array of key absences, yet Los Blancos have lost just one game in all competitions. Despite Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao's long-term injuries, Madrid boast La Liga's stoutest defence and the arrival of Jude Bellingham has mitigated for Karim Benzema's Saudi exit.
Here's 90min's preview of Real Madrid's first game of 2024 against Mallorca.
What time does Real Madrid vs Mallorca kick-off?
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
- Date: Wednesday 3 January
- Kick-off Time: 18:15 GMT / 13:15 ET / 10:15 PT
- Referee: TBC
- VAR: TBC
Real Madrid vs Mallorca H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Real Madrid: 4 wins
- Mallorca: 1 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last meeting: Mallorca 1-0 Real Madrid (5 February 2023 - La Liga)
Current form (all competitions)
- Real Madrid: WDWWW
- Mallorca: DWWDW
How to watch Real Madrid vs Mallorca on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Viaplay Sports 1 |
United States | ESPN+ |
Canada | TSN+ |
Real Madrid confirmed lineup vs Mallorca
Real Madrid confirmed lineup vs Mallorca (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Garcia; Kroos, Modric, Valverde; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius.
Mallorca team news
Jaume Costa is suspended for the trip to the capital due to yellow card accumulation. His absence could force Javier Aguirre into a rethink given Mallorca's lack of distinct wing-back alternatives down the left flank.
Omar Mascarell, Martin Valjent, and Toni Lato should all return from their injuries in January, but Wednesday's game will likely come too soon for all.
Vedat Muriqi is a doubt with an ankle issue.
Mallorca predicted lineup vs Real Madrid
Mallorca predicted lineup vs Madrid (3-4-2-1): Rajkovic; Gonzalez, Raillo, Nastasic; Maffeo, Costa, Morlanes, Copete; Sanchez, Dominguez; Larin.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca score prediction
It's been a couple of weeks since Real Madrid were last in action, so we should perhaps expect a hint of rust, especially against a side like Mallorca that will merely aim to contain the hosts.
Aguirre will allow his side to cede territory and control, hoping to frustrate Madrid. Ancelotti's side have shown some vulnerability to such ploys this season, but they've almost always found a way of getting the job done.
A scintillating performance shouldn't be expected of Madrid on Wednesday, but it's hard to envisage them not winning.