Match Details
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:30 CEST (Spain) | 19:30 BST (UK) | 14:30 ET (USA)
- Venue: Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma de Mallorca
- Broadcast: La Liga TV (Europe), Movistar LaLiga (Spain), International streaming partners
Head-to-Head & Recent Form
Barcelona dominate the historical rivalry, securing 46 wins over Mallorca in 75 meetings, while Mallorca managed just 17 victories. In recent La Liga seasons, Barcelona won 4 of the last 5 encounters, including a dominant 5–1 victory in December 2024. Mallorca’s competitive edge has diminished at home with Barcelona’s tactical consistency.
Team News & Season Background
Barcelona begin the new season under Hansi Flick, fresh after a domestic double last year. New signings and improved squad depth under Flick raise expectations for a stronger title challenge.
Mallorca finished mid-table last season and will rely on home support and disciplined defense to withstand Barcelona’s pressure. Their squad retains cohesion with a mix of veterans and emerging talents aiming for stability.
Key Players to Watch
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona): Prolific striker aiming to add to his La Liga goal tally early in the season.
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): Young winger with explosive pace and creativity, and a favorite of manager Flick.
- Lionel Messi (Mallorca): Veteran goalkeeper commanding his box and organizing the defense.
- Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca): Physical presence in attack and a focal point on set-pieces.
Tactical Preview & Score Prediction
Barcelona are expected to control possession, build attacks through midfield fluidity, and exploit Mallorca’s wide spaces. Mallorca will play disciplined defensively, focusing on counterattacks and aerial duels from set-pieces.
Predicted Score: Mallorca 1–3 Barcelona
Final Thoughts
This is a high-profile La Liga opener that showcases the gap between Barcelona’s top-tier ambitions and Mallorca’s fight for mid-table stability. At Son Moix, Barcelona’s quality should shine through, but Mallorca could test them if they convert chances early on.