Verdict: Real Madrid win
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Knowing that they can officially relinquish their La Liga crown on Wednesday night, Real Madrid will welcome Mallorca to the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid
Starting with the hosts, with it now officially confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti will be leaving the Bernabeu this month, Real Madrid have endured a public struggle this season. Eventually falling to what was a sensational 4-3 loss away at arch-rivals Barcelona last weekend, Los Blanos have all but mathematically relinquished their domestic crown. Suffering an infamous Champions League exit last month as they slumped to a 5-1 aggregate defeat against Arsenal, the Spanish giants will now end the 2024/25 campaign without a single piece of silverware to show for their troubles. Tasting Copa del Rey heartbreak as they suffered a 3-2 loss against Barca on April 26th, it is no secret that Madrid have continued to show some glaring defensive struggles. Shipping nine goals in just their last three appearances across all competitions, Los Blancos are desperate to avoid what would be a major banana skin here.
Real Madrid Team News
All still dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, Real Madrid will once again be without the defensive trio of Ferland Mendy, David Alaba and Dani Carvajal in midweek. Likewise, undergoing surgery earlier in the month, former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will miss the remainder of the season.
Bagging a hat-trick in Catalonia last weekend and enjoying a record-breaking maiden campaign at the Bernabeu, French skipper Kylian Mbappe will lead the line. Left as an unused substitute against Barcelona and expected to leave the Spanish capital this summer, it remains to be seen if Brazilian ace Rodrygo will feature here.
Mallorca
As for the visitors, while Mallorca might have only just clung to their La Liga status last season, the Pirates have cemented their spot as one of Spain’s ultimate surprise packages this time around. Getting the midweek fixtures underway with just their goal difference keeping them outside the European spots, Jagoba Arrasate’s side will be desperate to collect an iconic scalp in the capital. However, despite claiming a much-welcomed boost over the weekend as they clinched a 2-1 victory at home against Real Valladolid, Wednesday’s guests have struggled to find much fluidity over recent times. Hit with consecutive 1-0 losses against Girona and Barcelona on either side of opening May, Mallorca have failed to claim back-to-back La Liga wins so far this calendar year. Likewise, Arrasate’s men have secured just a sole victory from any of their 10 showdowns on the road throughout 2025.
Mallorca Team News
Both still dealing with respective hamstring injuries, Mallorca will once again be without the duo of Manu Morlanes and former Real Sociedad youngster Robert Navarro on Wednesday night. Suffering a recent calf injury and missing the last two La Liga outings, Arrasate’s camp are still sweating over the fitness of striker Abdon Prats.
While Vedat Muriqi might have failed to find the net since returning from March’s international break, the ex-Lazio marksman will play a leading role in the final third. One-time Derby County midfielder Omar Mascarell will partner Samu Costa in the middle of the park.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca Key Factors to Consider
- When Real Madrid and Mallorca met for a Super Cup showdown back on January 9th, Los Blancos collected a routine 3-0 win in the Middle East.
- Real Madrid have conceded nine goals in just their previous three domestic appearances across all competitions.
- Defeat on Wednesday night would officially see Los Blancos relinquish their La Liga crown.
- Mallorca have failed to collect consecutive La Liga victories so far this calendar year.
- Likewise, the Pirates have secured just a sole victory from any of their 10 showdowns on the road throughout 2025.
Conclusion
Knowing that their title dreams could come to an official end on Wednesday night, Real Madrid are simply looking to avoid what would be a real banana skin here. However, with it now confirmed that Ancelotti will be leaving the Spanish capital this month, Los Blancos will be looking to hand the Italian tactician a pleasant send off. Meeting a Mallorca squad that has recorded just a single away victory so far this calendar year, Madrid should be excited by their most recent showdown against Wednesday’s guests. Storming their way to a 3-0 victory when the two camps met for a Super Cup battle in the Middle East on January 9th, we are expecting a similar home win in midweek.
Verdict: Real Madrid win
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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