21 September 2021, 14:19 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Spanish LaLiga Santander fixture, Real Madrid vs. RCD Mallorca, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, September 22 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Preview Real Madrid La Liga, Sep 22, 2021
Preview Real Madrid completed the comeback with a 2-1 win over Valencia in Sunday's game at the Mestalla. Hugo Duro (66’) had fired a low left-footed shot which found its way into goal for a Velencia lead. With four minutes left on the clock, Vinicius Jnr. (86'), who had made a short prayer before the start, was rewarded with a huge slice of luck. His right-footed shot left the keeper heading in the wrong direction after a deflection helped the ball into the net. With parity restored at 1-1 and slightly over four minutes left to play, Karim Benzema (88') struck for the winner. A towering header and his 6th goal of the season. I have a team that fights, whether they're playing well or badly, Carlo Ancelotti said in a presser right after the game. We didn't play well in the first half. We were much better in the second half, the Madrid boss added, before including some fine words for Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema. They are Real Madrid forwards; we are lucky to have them. Madrid sits at the top of the table with 13 points after five games: 4W, 1D, & 0L and remain unbeaten (WDWWW) ahead of this fixture against Mallorca. Carlo Ancelotti’s probable 4—3—3 formation could see Karim Benzema playing through the middle once again and alongside Vini and Eden Hazard. Madrid could be without Gareth Bale (Knee injury), Toni Kroos (Pubis bone irritation), and Mariano Diaz. Dani Ceballos (ankle injury), as well as Marcelo, remain in doubt for this fixture.
Preview Mallorca La Liga, Sep 22, 2021
Preview RCD Mallorca picked up a point on Matchday 5 following the goalless draw against Villarreal at Son Moix stadium. Despite making 281 passes while having 34% of the ball, Mallorca failed to find the required quality to hit the back of the net. The club had only one shot on target in ten attempts. They remain in 8th place with 8 points after 2W, 2D, & 1L. After bouncing back from defeat, Luis Garcia will remain keen on picking up at least a point after the visit to the Santiago Bernabéu. The 48-year-old could line up the 4—4—2 formation with Fer Nino and Dani Rodriguez in attack. On availability, Angel Rodriguez remains doubtful for this fixture. With the exception of the 34-year-old, manager Luis Garcia will have a fully fit squad available for selection ahead of this Matchday 6 fixture.