Mallorca vs Real Madrid Prediction & Picks - LaLiga

Prediction published on 4/12/24, 10:26 AM  by Drew Williamson | Modified on 4/12/24 at 12:26 PM in LaLiga Picks

In the midst of a double-header in the Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid must negotiate a trip to the Balearic Islands to take on recent King's Cup finalists, Mallorca. With an 8-point lead over Barça in the standings, the Merengues can afford to turn the tables this weekend. After Tuesday night's 3-3 draw with City, Carlo Ancelotti is likely to rest some of his key players for this match, in order to avoid injury and conserve their strength for next Wednesday's decisive return leg in Manchester. Vinicius Jr's teammates, who put in a strong performance during the week, will probably already be looking ahead to the meeting in England. Having been unbeaten in La Liga since last September, Real Madrid will certainly be looking to continue their incredible run this Saturday against a Mallorca side who have yet to secure their place in Spain's footballing elite. In what has been a rather difficult season overall, the Balearic club came close to winning the Copa del Rey, losing the final to Athletic Bilbao on penalties a week ago. Javier Aguirre's team have now won 3 of their last 4 home games, and know that if they are to stay up, they need to pick up points at home. Will the Balearic club be able to take advantage of a somewhat distracted Real Madrid team, who is focused instead on their upcoming return leg at Manchester City next Wednesday?