Mallorca vs Barcelona match review, 0:30 on August 17: There will be no surprises from Son Moix

VHO - Commentary on the match Mallorca vs Barcelona, round 1 of La Liga, against an underdog opponent, coach Hansi Flick and his team will find it difficult to drop 3 points in the opening match.

Mallorca vs Barcelona form

In his first season leading Barcelona, coach Hansi Flick brought home many sweet victories.

Despite having to regretfully stop at the Champions League semi-finals, the achievement of surpassing the "galaxy" Real Madrid to win the domestic treble certainly brought indescribable joy to fans of the Catalan team.

Flick and his team's mission to defend the La Liga title will begin with a trip to Mallorca. This is not a tough opponent for Blaugrana. In the last 10 encounters between the two sides, the Catalan giants have won 9 and drawn only 1.

Barca themselves are also making very careful preparations, both in terms of squad and results on the pitch. In addition to maintaining the quality of last season's squad, the Camp Nou team has also strengthened the goalkeeper position with the 25 million euro rookie, Joan García.

Thanks to their stability, Barcelona won like a bamboo in the pre-season tour. Although the "blue troops" such as Vissel Kobe, FC Seoul, Daegu FC or Como are all below their level, the statistics of scoring 20 goals and only conceding 4 goals are probably enough to satisfy the most demanding culés (Barca fans).

Last season, Mallorca finished 10th and was only 4 points behind 8th place - which qualified for the European Cup.

However, the Balearic Island team's goal this season has not changed, simply emphasizing the task of staying in the league. Because with a lack of quality additions, the Son Moix team's chances of competing are not highly appreciated.

Mallorca has little hope of creating a surprise against the reigning La Liga champions.

If Mallorca can go through a sixth consecutive season enjoying the La Liga atmosphere, it will be considered a success.

Coach Jagoba Arrasate himself also shared in an interview with Marca about the modest goals of himself and his students.

A week ago, Mallorca beat Hamburger SV 2-0 in a friendly at Son Moix. But before that, the home team also lost 0-4 to Lyon and drew 1-1 with Parma.

Overall, the performance of coach Jagoba Arrasate and his team has not had many breakthroughs, so the scenario of them going empty-handed in the opening match is not surprising.

Remember, in the last 9 times hosting Barcelona in the top competition of the bullfighting country, the home team has only earned 1 point. Most recently, last season, Darder and his teammates were defeated 1-5 by the Catalan giants.

Mallorca vs Barcelona squad information

Mallorca: Samu Costa is absent due to injury.

Barcelona: Goalkeeper Ter Stegen is out for a long time due to injury. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski are also not fully recovered. Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Bardghji, Gerard Martin, Marc Bernal and Wojciech Szczesny are all not registered for the match.

Expected lineup Mallorca vs Barcelona

Mallorca: Roman; Morey, Raillo, Valjent, Mojica; Morlanes, Mascarell; Asano, Darder, Torre; Muriqi

Barcelona: Garcia; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Torres

Prediction: 0-2

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