Under Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid have maintained an impressive unbeaten streak in LaLiga, with their away form particularly noteworthy. Over their last 11 away matches, they have emerged victorious in seven encounters and secured draws in four others. This remarkable run stands as their longest unbeaten stretch on the road in the competition during Ancelotti’s tenure.Real Madrid is poised to widen their lead in La Liga, albeit momentarily, as they face Mallorca away this Saturday evening.
Following a captivating 3-3 draw against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, Real Madrid enters the match with high spirits. Conversely, Mallorca suffered disappointment in the Copa del Rey final, falling to Athletic Bilbao on penalties after a 1-1 draw
In LaLiga, Mallorca has recently displayed a formidable home record against Real Madrid, clinching victories in two out of their last three encounters at their home ground (with one loss). This recent success contrasts starkly with their previous performance, where they managed just one win in their last 21 home games against Real Madrid in the competition.In LaLiga, Real Madrid has dominated their encounters with Mallorca, emerging victorious in 12 out of their last 15 matches (with one draw and two losses). Across these games, they have netted an impressive total of 39 goals, averaging 2.6 goals per game. Overall, Real Madrid boasts the highest number of wins (41) and goals scored (136) against Mallorca in the competition’s history
In terms of team news, Real Madrid continues to contend with absences, with Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba sidelined due to serious knee injuries. However, the squad emerged from their clash with Manchester City without any fresh fitness concerns.
Manager Ancelotti is expected to rotate his squad ahead of the crucial second leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Players like Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, and Rodrygo are all likely to be rested to preserve their energy for the upcoming fixture.
Aurelien Tchouameni’s suspension for the second leg of the quarter-final means he will feature in the starting lineup for this match. Additionally, Eder Militao is set to earn his first start since last August, providing Ancelotti with an opportunity to assess his fitness before potentially starting him alongside Rudiger against Manchester City next week
In terms of team updates, Mallorca suffered a setback as Toni Lato sustained an injury during the Copa del Rey final, ruling him out of contention until the end of the month. Additionally, Dani Rodriguez and Copete are nursing fitness concerns following the same fixture