Real Madrid will commence their 2024/25 La Liga campaign against Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Sunday, August 18.
Los Blancos, who are the defending La Liga champions, will look to establish their dominance in the league at the very start of the season. They’ve already tasted the blood this season, as Carlo Ancelotti’s side defeated Atlanta BC 2-0 to clinch the UEFA Super Cup.
On the other hand, Los Piratas, placed in 15th place last season and seven points ahead of relegation, will look to make a match of it.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Mallorca vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel in UK
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the UK:
- TV channel: LaLigaTV, ITV 4, Premier Sports 1
- Live stream: ITVX, Premier Sports Player
This game is available for live TV broadcast on LaLigaTV, ITV 4, and Premier Sports 1 in the UK. The fans can also stream the game on ITVX and Premier Sports Player.
ITVX offers a seven-day free trial to its new members, while the Premier Sports Player is offering a one-month free trial to its new users.
What time does Mallorca vs. Real Madrid kick off in UK?
| Date | Sunday, Aug. 18 |
| Kick-off time | 8:30 p.m. CET |
| Venue | Estadi Mallorca Son Moix |
| Location | Illes Balears, Spain |
This Premier League clash takes place at Estadi Mallorca Son Moixin Illes Balears, Spain, and kicks off on Sunday, August 18 at 8:30 p.m. local time (CET). The time translates for the UK fans to 7:30 p.m. BST.
Mallorca vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news
Mallorca drew with Bologna in their final preseason match and keeps faith with much of that lineup. Canada striker Cyle Larin is on the bench, with Vedat Muriqi leading the line at centre-forward.
Mallorca lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Greif (GK) — Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica — Costa, Mascarell — Darder, Rodriguez, Asano — Muriqi
Mallorca subs: Roman, Cuellar, Mateu, Lato, Copete, Heyden, Morlanes, Abdon, Larin, Antonio Sanchez, Domenech, Luna
Ancelotti has not tinkered with the team that started the UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta. That means the newly nicknamed ‘BMV’ triumvirate of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior will start. Mbappe, of course, will be making his La Liga debut.
Rodrygo started on the right win against Atalanta and keeps his place ahead of Arda Guler. Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde will anchor the midfield again in the absence of the injured Eduardo Camavinga.
Real Madrid lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy — Valverde, Tchouameni — Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius — Mbappe
Real Madrid subs: Lunin, Gonzalez, Modric, Guler, Endrick, Vazquez, Vallejo, Ceballos, Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Ramon
Mallorca vs. Real Madrid prediction
Mallorca, under the stewardship of like Assarte, are certainly capable of putting up a strong fight against Los Blancos.
However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side has the firepower to break down the best of teams. The arrival of Mbappe has given a new dimension to their attack, which already has a formidable line-up that includes Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Mallorca