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Real Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga Clash Exposes Real's Strengths and Weaknesses

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As Real Madrid prepares to face Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, August 30, the Spanish champions' new manager Xabi Alonso is under the spotlight. Alonso's mantra of every player fighting for their place has already seen the exclusion of star winger Vinicius Junior from the starting lineup, but the move has paid off with Vinicius scoring crucial goals as a substitute. Meanwhile, Brazilian forward Rodrygo, also linked with a transfer away from Real Madrid, has impressed Alonso with his performances and may start ahead of Vinicius again this weekend.

Key Takeaways:

  • Real Madrid has started the La Liga season with two consecutive wins, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, including a penalty against Osasuna and two goals against Real Oviedo.
  • Mallorca has struggled in La Liga, drawing with Celta Vigo and losing to Barcelona in their season opener, before earning a point against Celta Vigo.
  • Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid side has a significant advantage in the head-to-head matchup, with 29 wins out of 50 meetings against Mallorca, although the visitors have not beaten Los Blancos in five matches since May 2009.
  • Real Madrid is without injured players Jude Bellingham, Endrick, Ferland Mendy, and Eduardo Camavinga, while Mallorca welcomes back Vedat Muriqi and Manu Morlanes from suspension, with Pablo Torre expected to start in the number 10 position.
  • Vinicius Junior may face competition for a starting spot from Rodrygo, who has performed well in different positions and has been linked with a transfer away from Real Madrid.

Statistics:

  • Real Madrid has won two consecutive La Liga games, with a total of 5 goals scored in those games.
  • Mallorca has earn 1 point from their first 2 La Liga games, with no goals scored in those games.
  • Real Madrid has a significant advantage in head-to-head matchups, with 29 wins out of 50 games against Mallorca.
  • The Spanish champions have not lost at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga since last season, with a total of 9 consecutive home wins.

Sources:

  • (https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/7/9/psg-hammer-real-madrid-4-0-to-reach-fifa-club-world-cup-final)
  • (https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/8/19/mbappe-leads-real-madrid-to-narrow-osasuna-win-in-la-liga)
  • (https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/8/24/real-madrid-overpower-oviedo-3-0-in-la-liga-as-mbappe-scores-twice)
  • (https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/8/16/yamal-and-raphinha-fire-barcelona-to-la-liga-opening-win-in-mallorca)
  • (https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/12/18/real-madrids-vinicius-and-barcelonas-bonmati-win-fifa-best-awards)

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