Real Madrid kicks off its La Liga title defense on Sunday, August 18, facing Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.
Last season, Los Blancos achieved a remarkable double, clinching both the Spanish League and the UEFA Champions League. They have started the 2024-25 season strongly, recently securing a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup, which also marked the competitive debut of French superstar Kylian Mbappe.
In their previous encounter, Mallorca narrowly lost to Madrid with a score of 1-0 and wrapped up the last season in 15th place.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the match, including viewing options and kickoff times.
Mallorca vs. Real Madrid Live Stream and TV Channel
In the U.S., the match can be watched as follows:
TV channel: ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
Live stream: ESPN+, ESPN App, Fubo
The match is live on ESPN Deportes in Spanish, with streaming available on ESPN+, which offers a free trial for new users. Fubo also provides a free trial for streaming.
Kickoff Time for Mallorca vs. Real Madrid
The match is set to take place at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in Illes Balears, Spain, kicking off on Sunday, August 18, at 8:30 p.m. local time. Here’s the conversion for U.S. time zones:
– Eastern Time: 3:30 p.m.
– Central Time: 2:30 p.m.
– Mountain Time: 1:30 p.m.
– Pacific Time: 12:30 p.m.
Mallorca vs. Real Madrid Team News and Lineups
Mallorca finished their preseason with a draw against Bologna and will retain much of that lineup. Canadian striker Cyle Larin will start on the bench, while Vedat Muriqi will lead the attack.
Mallorca lineup (4-2-3-1): Greif (GK) — Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica — Costa, Mascarell — Darder, Rodriguez, Asano — Muriqi
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has opted for consistency, keeping the same team that triumphed in the UEFA Super Cup. The newly formed ‘BMV’ trio of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior will headline the offense, with Mbappe making his La Liga debut.
Rodrygo retains his position on the right wing, while Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde will hold down the midfield in light of Eduardo Camavinga’s injury.
Real Madrid lineup (4-2-3-1): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy — Valverde, Tchouameni — Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius — Mbappe
Prediction for Mallorca vs. Real Madrid
While Mallorca, managed by Assarte, is expected to put forth a solid effort against Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti’s team possesses the offensive strength to overwhelm opponents. The addition of Mbappe brings a new lethal edge to an already potent attacking lineup featuring Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
Predicted score: Real Madrid 2-0 Mallorca
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