Saturday night at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid look to make it three wins from three in La Liga, while Mallorca search for their first victory of the season.
Xabi Alonso’s side have not been at their sparkling best yet, but they’ve been ruthless when it matters. Kylian Mbappe has wasted no time, already scoring three goals in his first two league matches, and with Vinícius Jr returning to the XI, Madrid look set to unleash even more firepower. The Bernabeu faithful expect another dominant performance before the international break.
Mallorca, meanwhile, are still looking to find their rhythm. A heavy 3-0 defeat to Barcelona on opening day and a late equaliser to save a point against Celta Vigo have left them 16th in the table. They’ve not won away at Real Madrid since 2009, and history isn’t on their side, but Jagoba Arrasate’s men will hope Muriqi’s return gives them a fighting chance. It’s a clash of power against persistence: Madrid chasing perfection, Mallorca chasing belief. Real Madrid vs Mallorca: Key Stats
Head-to-head: Real Madrid 24 wins, Mallorca 8 wins, 3 draws
Real Madrid have won their last 9 home games vs Mallorca in La Liga
Los Blancos are unbeaten in 12 of their last 15 La Liga home matches
Mallorca have gone winless in 12 of their last 15 away league games
What to Expect From Both Teams
Alonso keeps it simple. With Jude Bellingham and Camavinga still out, Fede Valverde, Tchouameni, and Arda Guler will run the midfield. Mbappe and Vinícius are the danger men up front, with Mastantuono continuing his exciting rise. At the back, Rudiger partners Huijsen, with Carvajal set to start over Trent Alexander-Arnold again.
Mallorca;
Arrasate welcomes back Vedat Muriqi and Manu Morlanes from suspension. Pablo Torre is the creative spark in the No. 10 role, while Darder and Lato keep their places in midfield. Defensive discipline will be key, but against Madrid’s attack, that’s easier said than done.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid (4-3-3) ⚪: Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Güler; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinícius
Mallorca (3-4-1-2) 🟥: Roman; Kumbulla, Raíllo, Valjent; Morlanes, Darder, Lato, Mojica; Torre; Muriqi, Asano
Players and Matchups to Watch
🔹 Vinícius return: Can he light up the Bernabéu on his first start of the season?
🔹 Güler’s creativity: Madrid’s young playmaker can unlock compact teams.
🔹 Muriqi factor: Mallorca’s best hope of nicking a goal on the counter.
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Mallorca to win: 15.45
💵 Over 2.5 goals: 1.57
💵 Mbappé Anytime Goalscorer: 1.80
Madrid want a perfect start, Mallorca want a miracle. One plays with power, the other with hope. Under the lights of the Bernabeu, it feels like only one outcome — but La Liga has taught us to never rule out surprises.
