Real Madrid vs Real Mallorca
La Liga
Wednesday
3rd January 2024
Santiago Bernabeu
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the La Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Real Mallorca.
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Real Madrid form analysis
The record LaLiga and Champions League holders Real Madrid have shown strong form recently, going undefeated over their last five league matches with four wins and a draw. Their most recent result was a dramatic late 1-0 away win at Alavés courtesy of a 90th minute Lucas Vázquez strike. This followed an emphatic 4-1 home win over Villarreal on December 18th powered by goals from Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz and Luka Modrić. Prior to that Madrid bounced back from a 1-1 home draw against Real Betis on December 9th by defeating Granada 2-0 at home four days later, with strikes from Díaz and Rodrygo.
Madrid’s undefeated run began with a convincing 3-0 away win at Cádiz on November 26th led by a Rodrygo brace. With Karim Benzema recently returning from injury to complement the side’s wealth of attacking talent, Madrid has shown both ruthless finishing and resilience to see out tight wins. Maintaining this fine form could see them pull away at the top of the table as they compete on multiple fronts.
Real Mallorca form analysis
Mallorca has found improved form recently, going unbeaten over their last four La Liga matches with two wins and two draws. Their most recent result was an entertaining 3-2 home win over Osasuna on December 22nd, racing out to a 3-1 lead before conceding late. This follows back-to-back goalless draws away to Almería on December 17th and at home against Alavés on December 3rd. Prior to that, Mallorca picked up a massive 1-0 home win over Sevilla on December 10th courtesy of a Cyle Larin strike.
Their unbeaten run began with a creditable 1-1 draw at home against Cádiz on November 30th, equalizing before the break after initially going behind. Paced by the goalscoring of Larin and crafty playmaking of Dani Rodríguez, Mallorca has looked organized at the back while developing an attacking threat going forward. If they can maintain this solid form and continue grinding out results, Mallorca could emerge as an unlikely contender for a top half finish.
