Barcelona Aim to Extend La Liga Lead Against Relegation-Threatened Mallorca
Barcelona’s La Liga title defense continues this Saturday as they welcome Mallorca to Spotify Camp Nou. The Catalan giants currently sit atop the league table, already qualified for the Champions League round of 16, and having secured their place in the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Recent Form and Momentum
Hansi Flick’s side has won 16 of their last 17 games across all competitions, with recent victories against Elche and Albacete bolstering their positive momentum. Barcelona are obligated to maintain this strong form, as Real Madrid trails closely behind, just one point back in the title race.
Head-to-Head History
Barcelona boasts a dominant record against Mallorca, having not lost to them in any of their last 19 meetings. Their last encounter saw Barcelona secure a 3-0 victory over Mallorca in August 2025.
- Barcelona: 4 wins
- Mallorca: 0 wins
- Draws: 1
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona will be without Pedri and Raphinha due to recent injuries. Marcus Rashford is likely to deputize for Raphinha, while Dani Olmo is favored to partner Frenkie de Jong in midfield. Eric García is expected to return to the starting lineup alongside Pau Cubarsí in central defense. Ferran Torres is poised to lead the attack, with Robert Lewandowski potentially featuring from the bench.
Mallorca’s Battle for Survival
Mallorca, are fighting to avoid relegation. A recent dominant victory against Sevilla has moved them three points clear of the drop zone. They will be without Takuma Asano due to injury, but Marash Kambulla has returned to training and may be available. Vedat Muriqi will be a key threat for Mallorca, having scored 15 goals this season.
Match Details
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Stadium: Spotify Camp Nou
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 7
- Kick-off Time: 10:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. PT / 3:15 p.m. GMT
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona predicted lineup vs. Mallorca (4-2-3-1): García; Koundé, Cubarsí, García, Balde; De Jong, Olmo; Yamal, López, Rashford; Torres.
Mallorca predicted lineup vs. Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Román; Maffeo, López, Valjent, Mojica; Mascarell, Costa; Sánchez, Darder, Virgili; Muriqi
Score Prediction
While Mallorca have shown improvement, Barcelona’s attacking prowess and home advantage craft them strong favorites.
Prediction: Barcelona 3–1 Mallorca
Where to Watch
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United States | ESPN Select, ESPN App, fuboTV |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports Player, La Liga TV |
| Canada | TSN 5, TSN+ |
| Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+ |
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Current Form
| Barcelona (WWWWW) | Mallorca (WLWLL) |
|---|---|
| Albacete 1–2 Barcelona | Mallorca 4–1 Sevilla |
| Elche 1–3 Barcelona | Atlético Madrid 3–0 Mallorca |
| Barcelona 4–1 Copenhagen | Mallorca 3–2 Athletic Club |
| Barcelona 3–0 Real Oviedo | Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Mallorca |
| Slavia Prague 2–4 Barcelona | Mallorca 1–2 Girona |
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