Beware of Blaugrana who is ready for Gaspol in the inaugural match of La Liga

Gilabola.com – Barcelona began the journey to defend the La Liga title on Saturday night by traveling to the Mallorca headquarters, Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.

Hansi Flick’s squad appeared dominant last season and was again favored as the main candidate for champions this season. Meanwhile, Mallorca is determined to penetrate the European zone after last season finishing in 10th position.

Mallorca Bidik Europe after the stable season

The 2024/25 season, Mallorca recorded 13 wins, 9 draws, and 16 defeats with a total of 48 points – only four points away from Rayo Vallecano who qualified for European competition.

Entering the fifth season in a row in the highest caste, Jagoba Arrasate targets his team to compete further, especially with the presence of talented midfielder Pablo Torre who was recruited from Barcelona.

Besides Torre, Mallorca also brought Lucas Berstrom and Mateo Joseph, despite losing Jose Copete, Siebe van der Heyden, and Robert Navarro. In six pre -season trial matches, they won three wins, including victory over Poblense and Hamburger SV.

However, meeting statistics do not side with Mallorca. Of the last 15 La Liga duels against Barcelona, they lost 14 times. Mallorca’s final victory over the Blaugrana occurred in 2009.

Barcelona is full of confidence after the perfect season

Barcelona was a big success last season by winning three trophies: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de Espana. They also recorded more than 100 goals in the league, with Lamine Yamal being the main star despite only 18 years old.

The 2025 preseason was used well because Barcelona did not participate in the Club World Cup. As a result, they wiped out four trial matches, including a 5-0 victory over Como at the Joan Gamper trophy.

In the summer transfer window, Barcelona is active by bringing Marcus Rashford, Joan Garcia, and Roony Bardghji. Their presence adds to the depth of the squad that is ready to maintain domestic supremacy.

Team news ahead of kick-off

Mallorca is likely to appear without injury Costa. Pablo Torre has the opportunity to debut against his former club, supported by Sergi Darder and Takuma Asano in the Serang line. The mainstay striker Vedat Muriqi is almost certainly the spearhead.

Barcelona still lost Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back injury), while Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski were doubtful. Some new players such as Garcia, Rashford and Bardghji have not been officially registered, but the registration process is expected to be completed before the match.

Prediction of Player Arrangement

Estimated composition of Mallorca players: Rome; Morey, Railillo, Valjent, Mojica; Morlanes, Mascarell; Asano, Darder, Torre; Muriqi

Estimates of Barcelona players: Garcia; KOUNDE, ARAUJO, CUBERSI, BALDE; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Ferin, Raphinha; Torres

Mallorca vs Barcelona Score Prediction

Mallorca is predicted to be able to provide resistance and may score goals, but Barcelona’s quality is believed to be too tough.
Score Prediction: Mallorca 1-3 Barcelona.