Barcelona will aim to widen their lead over Real Madrid to seven points when they face RCD Mallorca on Tuesday, a match where both teams have key objectives.
Current Situation
With just a handful of games remaining, Barcelona are focused on reclaiming the La Liga title, while RCD Mallorca are pushing for a European spot and can’t afford to drop points. The Catalan giants rallied in their last match to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 after being down 3-1. While that victory briefly moved them seven points clear of Real Madrid, the team in white responded with a late win against Athletic Club, keeping the gap to four points. With six games to go, Barcelona must maintain their momentum to prevent Real Madrid from seizing the title during El Clásico in May.
Mallorca currently sit seventh in the table with 44 points from 32 matches, four points behind sixth-placed Real Betis, who have a game in hand. Although securing a top-six finish will be challenging, Mallorca aims to secure a UEFA Europa Conference League spot by finishing seventh, sitting just a point ahead of eighth-placed Celta Vigo. Coming off a 0-0 draw against Leganes, Mallorca will need to perform better against Barcelona.
Team News & Tactics
Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski joins Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, and Marc Bernal on the sidelines, making him doubtful for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. Coach Hansi Flick will rotate the squad, bringing back Lamie Yamal after a rest.
Barcelona will likely use a 4-2-3-1 formation with Wojciech Szczesny in goal. Jules Kounde and Gerard Martin will be the full-backs, while Ronald Araujo could partner with Pau Cubarsi in central defense. Pedri and Frenkie de Jong will control the midfield, while Yamal and Raphinha operate on the wings. Gavi will play as the number ten, with Ferran Torres as the center forward.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Torres.
Mallorca
Mallorca will miss Vedat Muriqi, Robert Navarro, Takuma Asano, Manu Morlanes, Pablo Maffeo, and Dani Rodriguez. Coach Jagoba Arrasate will be forced to make changes but is expected to stick to a 5-3-2 formation, with Dominik Greif in goal. Mateu Morey and Johan Mojica will be the wing-backs, while Martin Valjent, Antonio Raíllo, and José Manuel Copete will form the central defense. Antonio Sanchez could replace Dani Rodriguez in midfield, joining Samu Costa and Sergi Darder. Marc Domenech may partner with Cyle Larin up front.
Probable Lineup (5-3-2): Greif; Morey, Valjent, Raillo, Copete, Mojica; Antonio Sanchez, Samu Costa, Darder; Larin, Domenech.
Key Stats
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Barcelona boasts the league’s best attack, with 88 goals in 32 matches.
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RCD Mallorca lost 5-1 in the reverse fixture.
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Mallorca has not defeated Barcelona since May 2009.
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Barcelona have been unbeaten in its last 13 league games, with its last defeat against Atletico Madrid in 2024.
Player to Watch: Ferran Torres
Despite not being a regular starter, Ferran Torres has consistently delivered when given the opportunity. Having played in multiple positions across the frontline, Torres has 17 goals and four assists in 40 appearances, averaging a goal every 86 minutes. In Lewandowski’s absence, he will lead the line and aims to make the most of this chance.
Barcelona vs Mallorca Prediction
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