Barcelona are determined to secure all three points against Mallorca to create a safe distance from Real Madrid in the title race. Playing earlier than their arch-rivals, coach Hansi Flick's team understand that a victory at Camp Nou would be a significant psychological blow to their closest pursuers.
The current period sees a resurgent Barcelona. Under Flick's guidance, the Catalan team has achieved consistent success on multiple fronts, including winning the Spanish Super Cup, reaching the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, and progressing straight into the knockout rounds of the Champions League. In La Liga, crucial victories have helped Barcelona maintain their lead, just one point ahead of Real Madrid. Another win would put pressure on "Los Blancos" before their rivals play.
Mallorca, meanwhile, presents a contrasting picture when playing away. Despite their recent 4-1 thrashing of Sevilla, Jagoba Arrasate's team has shown extremely poor away form. With only one win in 11 away matches and a mere 5 points, Mallorca currently sits in 14th place and is far from secure in the relegation battle.
Barcelona will continue to face personnel challenges as Gavi, Pedri, and Christensen are all absent due to injury. However, Flick still has options capable of maintaining a controlled style of play, with Frenkie de Jong playing a key role, supported by Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez. Up front, Marcus Rashford is expected to provide a breakthrough if Raphinha does not recover in time.
Mallorca will likely opt for a cautious approach, sitting deep and relying on counter-attacks. However, under constant pressure and Barcelona's relentless attacking prowess at home, the visitors will find it difficult to avoid being outplayed. If Barcelona play to their full potential, they are perfectly capable of closing out the match with a convincing victory.
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