Barcelona will face Mallorca at the Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday following their recent victory over Albacete in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. The Catalan club remains at the top of LaLiga, holding a slender one-point lead over rivals Real Madrid after 22 matchdays. In a pre-match press conference, coach Hansi Flick discussed the future of star striker Robert Lewandowski, who is rumored to be leaving Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season. Flick acknowledged the discussions surrounding Lewandowski’s situation but emphasized that there are still many uncertainties ahead.
“Of course we’ve talked about this situation, but it’s not the end of the season. I don’t know what will happen. I know he wants to play a bit more, get more minutes; he’s in good form. He loves playing for Barça; I don’t know what will happen at the end of the season. We don’t know what will happen with the club. We’ll find out in the future,” Flick stated.
Fans can watch the match on Saturday, February 7, at 10:15 a.m. ET, with a live stream available on ESPN+. The odds for the match reflect Barcelona’s strong standing, with a money line of -654 for the hosts, +731 for a draw, and +1288 for Mallorca.
Possible lineups for the game include Barcelona’s Joan Garcia, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, and Alejandro Balde in defense, with Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermin Lopez in midfield, alongside forwards Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Marcus Rashford. For Mallorca, Leo Roman will likely start in goal, supported by a defensive line featuring Pablo Maffeo, David Lopez, Martin Valjent, and Johan Mojica. The midfield will include Omar Mascarell and Samu, while Takuma Asano, Sergi Darder, Jan Virgili, and Vedat Muriqi will lead the attack.
Predictions for the match suggest a solid performance from Barcelona, with many anticipating a 2-0 win against Mallorca. The game promises to be an exciting encounter as Barcelona strives to maintain their leading position in LaLiga.