Real Madrid Travels to Relegation-Threatened Mallorca

The upcoming clash between Mallorca and Real Madrid at the Son Moix stadium this Saturday, April 4th, pits two teams with vastly different season objectives against each other. While the visitors from the capital are deep in a title race, the hosts find themselves in a critical situation, occupying 18th place in the standings with 28 points after 29 rounds.

Real Madrid is in superb form under the guidance of Alvaro Arbeloa. The "White Ballet" has recorded five consecutive victories across all competitions, including a dramatic 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid and crucial triumphs against Manchester City in the Champions League. With 69 points to their name, the "Kings" cannot afford any slip-ups in their pursuit of Barcelona.

On the other hand, Mallorca is enduring a tough spell. Martin Demichelis's side has secured only one win in their last five matches (a 2-1 victory against Espanyol) and is coming off a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Elche. Defensive issues are evident, with the team having conceded 47 goals so far this season.

Real Madrid's coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, expressed satisfaction with his players' character ahead of their island visit. "We've shown mental resilience and character worthy of this jersey," he shared, referring to the team's recent successes. However, Arbeloa will have to manage without the injured Rodrygo and the suspended Federico Valverde.

Martin Demichelis, who took over Mallorca in February 2026, is under significant pressure. Following the loss to Elche, he emphasized that the focus is entirely on survival. It is vital for him to motivate his squad for an upset against the favorites, relying on the support of the fans at Son Moix.

Statistics heavily favor the Madrid side. In the last five encounters between the two teams, Real has secured four victories. In the first half of the season, the "Kings" won 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu with goals from Arda Güler and Vinicius Junior. However, Mallorca can draw inspiration from their last home game in La Liga against this opponent, which ended in a 1-1 draw in August 2024, when Vedat Muriqi managed to snatch a point for his team.

Real Madrid is expected to field Kylian Mbappé and Brahim Díaz in attack, while the hosts will be hoping for Muriqi's goal-scoring prowess to deliver the upset of the round.