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Mallorca vs Real Madrid Report
The game was as tight as the score line can suggest. The Spanish giants had to toil the ground until everything changed during the last quarter of match. Towards the end of the first period, Tomer Herned put the hosts in front. Real Mallorca were deserving on this lead. Anti-Madridistas could join the home crowd in anxiety; how long would Mallorca hold on to this victory?
At the break, the home team was still in front. Sergio Ramos’ 45th minute effort was not accurate enough to cross the line. His firm header clashed against the post.
Mallorca vs Real Madrid Preview
This game will be Los Blancos’ second encounter away from home this week. Fatigue may be an issue within the squad but Jose Mourinho has an array of top names to choose from. In-form striker Karim Benzema played just over 20 minutes against Malaga in midweek whereas Kaka, Marcelo and Özil went through 45 minutes of action each.Don’t be surprised if Mourinho doesn’t offer Cristiano Ronaldo 90 minutes of football against Real Mallorca. The Portuguese striker looked angry, frustrated and quite ineffective during Real Madrid’s last two matches in all competitions.
Barcelona vs Mallorca Report
Against Sevilla, the Argentine forward missed the glorious opportunity of stealing all 3 points for Barca through an injury time spot kick. This time, Messi redeemed himself by successfully converting a 13th minute penalty goal. The occasion rose after Real Mallorca’s Nsue’s handled the ball in the box.
Lionel Messi doubled his tally 7 minutes later with a shot from 6 yards out. Cuenca and Adriano were involved in the buildup.
The visitors struggled to contain the number 10 playmaker. On the half hour mark, Messi completed his first-half hat-trick. Goalkeeper Aouate was left with absolutely no chance.
Barcelona vs Mallorca Preview
Barcelona seemed to be on a fine path earlier this season, but their shocking 0-0 draw with Sevilla last weekend just pushed them down the standings. Although they were victorious in mid-week away to Granada, they still need to remain focused and be at their best against Granada.Obviously, the title cannot be won if efforts are not made in each and every game; and this is also a partially valid fact for Mallorca. Los Bermellones might certainly not be looking at clinching La Liga title, at least not this season. But it is surely a must for them to take every single match seriously so as to avoid shocks and setbacks that will eventually throw them at the bottom of La Liga table.
Mallorca vs Barcelona: Playing Against Barcelona Is Wearying – Michael Laudrup
Los Bermellones held the defending Spanish champions to a 1-1 draw in the first half of the ongoing season at the Camp Nou. Yet, an excessive amount of efforts from the visitors caused them to suffer a defeat at home to Espanyol in their following encounter, making them realize how much it took to prevent the Catalans from triumphing.At this point in time, Mallorca occupy the 11th position in the Spanish League table with 31 points—8 points above the relegation zone. Coach Laudrup has not ruled out all of his side’s chances of succeeding against Barcelona at the Iberostar Estadi; yet, he confessed that getting the right result without losing their physical strength in their following challenge will simply be a miracle.
Mallorca vs Barcelona: Missing Xavi Downplays Barcelona’s Injury Fears
It’s not very often that Barcelona have more than two key players sidelined through injury. At the moment, however, they have to deal with the absence of four players – three of which are top men in defender Carles Puyol, goalkeeper Victor Valdes and midfielder Xavi Hernandez. But according to the latter, there is no point making a big meal of an issue that is actually just “normal”. Speaking to Barcelona’s official club website, Xavi downplayed the team’s injury worries as he stated:
“They are minor injuries, not lengthy ones, except maybe Jeffren’s. These injuries are coincidental.
Real Madrid Insist Barcelona Aren’t Yet La Liga Champions
An unconvincing performance from Real Madrid on Sunday night saw Los Blancos stumble to a 1-1 draw away to Almeria. The Spanish giants had the chance to overtake Barcelona at the top of the standings for at least a while, but they let this opportunity go away as the Blaugrana’s 4-1 defeat of Malaga created a 4-point gap between La Liga’s top 2 teams after match-day 19.In a post-match press conference, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho downplayed fears that the Primera Division was now all but decided - with Barca's Camp Nou stadium being the home of La Liga's title come the end of the season. The outspoken Portuguese man boldly declared:
“This draw is 2 points lost. We always want to win, but there’s the entire second half of the season to be played.
Irreplaceable Lionel Messi Wants To Stay At Barcelona For A Long Time
Over the past few years, Lionel Messi’s status as the undisputed world’s best player in terms of the public’s opinion was largely contested by rival Cristiano Ronaldo. But the 23-year-old Argentine, who has been at Barcelona since the past 10 years, gradually won over the majority of the public through unprecedented achievements, mind-blowing performances, and club football glory.
According to Barcelona’s Pedro Rodriguez, no-one compares to Lionel Messi who is currently working to reach full fitness following the ankle injury he sustained earlier in September. The young Spaniard declared during a press conference on Friday:
“Lionel Messi is the best player in the world and he cannot be compared to any other player. He is irreplaceable although we’ve won games without him.
Real Mallorca vs Real Madrid – La Liga Match Preview
Real Mallorca vs Real Madrid – The toughest remaining game
"We don't have any more easy matches… The toughest game left is the next one against Mallorca because they are fighting for a berth in next season's Champions League. We are working hard to win La Liga. We will play our heart and souls out to win all three matches. We just hope Barcelona slip up. All we can do is to wait and see what happens.” – Real Madrid’s defender Marcelo.
The Brazilian’s statement tells it all. Real Mallorca will definitely push Real Madrid all the way down to the wire on Wednesday night. They have a great advantage on rivals Sevilla with only three match-days to go in the campaign. Mallorca are placed fourth in La Liga, two points above Los Nervionenses. Out of the 59 points that they’ve captured so far, 43 were picked at home. They are actually difficult to break at the Estadi ONO where they’ve only lost twice and drawn once this season.
Real Mallorca vs Barcelona – La Liga Match Preview
Real Mallorca however drew goalless with Racing Santander away to the Estadio El Sardinero on Wednesday night; but having been capable of humiliating Atletico Madrid 4-1 at home last weekend, Mallorca will be somewhat confident ahead of their task against Barcelona.
Real Mallorca - Their Shape
In their last 5 matches
Facts related to Mallorca’s last 5 games in La Liga presents inconsistency, but nevertheless, the Barralets have not been too unimpressive lately.
They seemed to be in bad form at the beginning of this year, but things began to be better for them when they beat Real Valladolid in their home 2-1 on February 28.
They went on to destroy an unconvincing Sporting Gijon side 3-0; but away to Getafe, they suffered a horrible nightmare, as they ironically lost 3-0 against the Madrid club.
Real Mallorca vs Real Madrid La Liga Match Preview
Real Madrid – Why Real Madrid must win at all cost
Real Madrid players should not even think about the prospect of losing points against Real Mallorca on Sunday.
This is something that will inflict immense pressure on them like never before this season.
Real Madrid will kick off at 19:00 GMT, two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona and bagging less than three points will boost the Blaugrana ahead of their late kick off against bottom side Tenerife.
FC Barcelona vs Mallorca – La Liga Match Preview
Not the time to relax
The league leaders’ crushing 6-1 victory against Real Zaragoza at the Camp Nou made many fans believe that the Catalans were back on track for good, as they had previously failed to get a win in two consecutive games.
Well, after such a brilliant result, it didn’t really look like things were at their very best for the Blaugrana, following a disappointing draw to Osasuna trough a late Gerard Pique own goal.
Barcelona still have more time ahead of them to strengthen their foundation, but it is clear that this weekend’s game at home to Real Mallorca will be a glorious chance for them to prove themselves again in front of their own fans.