The La Liga 2025-26 season kicks off with a fascinating encounter as defending champions Barcelona travel to face a determined Mallorca side. The match will take place at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in Palma, Spain. For football fans in India, the action will unfold in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 PM IST. You can catch all the live action exclusively on the FanCode app, as there will be no television telecast in India.
Barcelona enters this opening fixture as the clear favorite. The Catalan giants, fresh off a successful pre-season and a dominant previous season where they clinched both the La Liga and Copa del Rey titles, will be looking to start their title defense with a strong performance. The team has further bolstered its attack with the addition of Marcus Rashford, who could make his debut in this match.
Mallorca, however, should not be underestimated. They finished a respectable 10th last season and have ambitions of pushing for a European spot this year. They have made some shrewd signings, including bringing in Pablo Torre, to strengthen their squad. While the odds are stacked against them, their home advantage and the desire to make a statement against the champions could fuel a spirited performance.
Our prediction is a 3-1 victory for Barcelona. While Mallorca may put up a good fight and even find the back of the net, Barcelona’s superior quality and attacking prowess should ultimately prove to be the difference.
Mallorca Predicted XI: Greif (GK), Morey, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica, Morlanes, Costa, Navarro, Darder, Larin, Muriqi.
Barcelona Predicted XI: Pena (GK), Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin, De Jong, Casado, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
For Mallorca, the focus will be on their defensive organization and their ability to hit Barcelona on the counter-attack. Vedat Muriqi and Cyle Larin will be the key men up front, and they will need to be clinical with any chances that come their way.
Barcelona, on the other hand, boasts a wealth of attacking talent. Robert Lewandowski will lead the line, with the likes of Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and potentially Marcus Rashford providing support from the wings. The midfield battle will be crucial, and Barcelona’s trio of Gundogan, De Jong, and Pedri will look to control the tempo of the game.
The head-to-head record between these two teams is heavily skewed in favor of Barcelona. The Catalan club has won seven of the last eight encounters, a statistic that underscores their dominance in this fixture. This historical advantage will undoubtedly give Barcelona a psychological edge heading into the match.
For fans in India, the Mallorca vs Barcelona match will be streamed live exclusively on the FanCode app and Website. There will be no live telecast of the match on any television channel. So, make sure you have your FanCode subscription ready to catch the defending champions in action.
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