Bernabéu – Clash Between Real Madrid and Mallorca: Europe and Title at Stake

Bernabéu – Tonight at 9:30 PM, the opening whistle marked the start of Matchday 36 – the third-to-last round of La Liga – between Real Madrid and R.C.D. Mallorca, held at the iconic stadium of the Blancos.

It’s a crucial evening in La Liga, as the clash between Mallorca and Real Madrid could have decisive implications for both the race for European qualification and the title fight. The match is officiated by referee Javier Alberola.

Mallorca, currently sitting eighth in the standings and level on points with Rayo Vallecano, still harbors real hopes of securing a spot in Europe and aims to finish the season in a UEFA competition zone. One of the most anticipated players for the islanders is Vedat Muriqi, the former Lazio striker, who has already netted 7 goals in the league so far.

On the other side, Real Madrid takes the field with a heavily rotated squad due to multiple injuries. Among the notable absentees is Vinicius Junior, sidelined by a muscle injury. Taking his place is the young prodigy Endrick.

But the real spotlight is on the top of the table. The result of this match could directly impact the title race: a draw or a defeat for Los Merengues would mathematically hand the La Liga title to Barcelona, who currently lead by 7 points and have the head-to-head advantage—without even needing to play.

This is a match that’s worth far more than just three points.

Lineups:

REAL MADRID (4-4-2):
Courtois; Valverde, Ramon, Asencio, Fran Garcia; Arda Güler, Modric, Ceballos, Bellingham; Endrick, Mbappé.
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

MALLORCA (5-3-2):
Roman; Morey, Valjent, Raíllo, Copete, Toni Lato; Antonio Sánchez, Samu Costa, Darder; Larin, Muriqi.
Coach: Jagoba Arrasate

Article by Rebecca Olivieri