Softfootball previews Sunday’s La Liga matchup as Atletico Madrid heads to Mallorca, aiming for a fourth straight win across all competitions. Currently sitting third, Atletico is just one point behind Real Madrid, while Mallorca holds eighth with 18 points from their 12 games.
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Match Preview Mallorca’s season has been solid defensively, conceding only nine goals, second-best in La Liga behind Atletico’s seven. But scoring has been a challenge for Jagoba Arrasate’s team, with only 10 goals in 12 matches—the third-lowest in the league. Their recent form includes a 1-0 loss to Alaves and a goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao. Still, they’ve proven tough at home, losing just once this season and even holding Real Madrid to a draw. However, Atletico has bested Mallorca in their last three league meetings.
Atletico Madrid enters Sunday’s game after a vital 2-1 Champions League win over PSG, a third consecutive victory following successes against Vic in the Copa del Rey and Las Palmas in La Liga. Despite a modest goal count of 18, their league performance and rock-solid defense have put them close to the top two. With six wins, five draws, and just one defeat, Diego Simeone’s team is eager to improve on last season’s fourth-place finish.
Team News Mallorca will be without Valery Fernandez, Ivan Cuellar, and Takuma Asano. But Samu Costa returns from suspension, likely to join other mainstays like Vedat Muriqi and Sergi Darder. Cyle Larin is expected to start upfront again.
For Atletico, Thomas Lemar, Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, and Cesar Azpilicueta remain sidelined. Alexander Sorloth may once again start on the bench, while Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann lead the attack, possibly with Rodrigo Riquelme and Koke starting after the PSG win.
Possible Lineups Mallorca: Greif; Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica; Navarro, Morlanes, Costa, Darder; Muriqi, Larin
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Riquelme, De Paul, Koke, Gallagher; Alvarez, Griezmann
With both teams showing defensive strength, expect few goals. A 1-1 draw seems likely, a result that would not disappoint either side.
