Barcelona Storm Into Mallorca Showdown: Team Lineups and Bold Predictions Revealed
Spanish champions Barcelona begin their 2025–26 campaign with a trip to Mallorca as they aim to establish momentum for their title retention bid.
Hansi Flick's inaugural term at Barcelona exceeded expectations. The Catalan giants ruled Spanish football throughout 2024–25. Following an impressive preseason campaign, hopes are high for similar achievements.
Mallorca approached 2024–25 determined to secure survival under Jagoba Arrasate's initial campaign as head coach. They accomplished this goal impressively, claiming 10th place in La Liga while consistently challenging for European qualification spots throughout much of the campaign.
Barcelona's away record against Mallorca in La Liga remains unblemished since Pep Guardiola's inaugural managerial season in 2008–09. Considering the talent disparity between these clubs, expectations favor the Catalans maintaining their winning run.
Here's Sports Illustrated's preview of Barcelona's 2025–26 La Liga opener.
What Time Does Mallorca vs. Barcelona Kick-Off?
Mallorca vs. Barcelona Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Mallorca | Barcelona |
|---|---|
Mallorca 2–0 Hamburg - 8/9/25 | Barcelona 5–0 Como - 8/10/25 |
Mallorca 1–1 Parma - 7/31/25 | Barcelona 5–0 Daegu FC - 8/4/25 |
Mallorca 0–4 Lyon - 7/30/25 | FC Seoul 3–7 Barcelona - 7/31/25 |
Mallorca 2–1 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC - 7/27/25 | Vissel Kobe 1–3 Barcelona - 7/27/25 |
Mallorca 1–0 Sant Andreu - 7/23/25 | Athletic Club 0–3 Barcelona - 5/25/25 |
How to Watch Mallorca vs. Barcelona on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
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United States | ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo Sports |
United Kingdom | Premier Sports 2 |
Mexico | Sky Sports |
Canada | TSN, RDS |
Mallorca Team News
Arrasate's squad managed only one victory in their closing seven La Liga fixtures last season, which derailed their European qualification pursuit. Nevertheless, this Mallorca team proved resilient throughout 2024–25 and expectations are for improvement in Arrasate's sophomore campaign as manager.
Vedat Muriqi spearheaded Mallorca's attack with seven strikes last term and will again feature as the primary striker this season. Former La Masia talent Pablo Torre completed his transfer to Mallorca during the summer transfer period and will make his official bow against his previous club. Torre is expected to operate from the left flank with license to drift inside and support Muriqi.
Mallorca suffered just one defeat during preseason preparations and maintain a largely fit roster. The major concern is central midfielder Samu Costa's absence, having featured in 31 matches last campaign as the midfield anchor. While he represents the sole significant injury, his unavailability is crucial given Barcelona's midfield excellence.
Mallorca Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona
Mallorca Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Román; Morey, Valjent, Raíllo, Mojica; Mascarell, Morlanes; Asano, Darder, Torre; Muriqi
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona's offensive unit functioned seamlessly during preseason, netting 20 times across four matches while demonstrating the depth and caliber of their attacking options.
Nevertheless, Flick's team may begin the season without their leading scorer from 2024–25, as Robert Lewandowski continues recovering from a hamstring problem that sidelined him for the final preseason encounter against Como. Ferran Torres appears set to spearhead the attack for Barça's season opener.
Questions remain regarding the registrations of Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, Gerard Martín and Wojciech Szczęsny. Currently, none of these players would be eligible against Mallorca, with the situation potentially resolved just hours before kickoff—a circumstance Flick has expressed frustration about.
Defensively, Ronald Araújo is positioned to begin the season alongside Pau Cubarsí following Iñigo Martínez's departure. This presents an excellent chance for the Uruguayan defender to rediscover his peak form after an inconsistent previous campaign.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Mallorca
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Mallorca (4-2-3-1): García; Koundé, Araújo, Cubarsí, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha; Torres
Mallorca vs. Barcelona Score Prediction
Early season encounters can produce surprises, but Barcelona's impressive preseason displays have alerted all of La Liga to their capabilities.
The Catalans possess superior individual talent across the pitch, as evidenced during their previous visit to Mallorca when they secured a commanding 5–1 victory last December. This current Barcelona iteration may be even stronger.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will continue their excellent form as Flick's squad secures a comfortable opening day triumph.
Prediction: Mallorca 0–3 Barcelona