Real Madrid will want to keep their perfect start going when they welcome Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabéu on matchday three of La Liga.
Softfootball reports that Xabi Alonso’s side have been rock solid so far, with back-to-back clean sheets laying the foundation for wins over Osasuna (1-0) and Real Oviedo (3-0). The squad rotation is already paying off, with Vinícius Júnior making a decisive impact off the bench last weekend, scoring one and setting up another to close out the victory.
That result extended Madrid’s winning streak in the league to five matches, a run that began with a 2-1 win over Mallorca in May.
Real Madrid already posted their official starting XI on their official X account:
The visitors have had a far bumpier start. Jagoba Arrasate’s men have taken just one point from their first two home games, losing to Villarreal before fighting back to draw 1-1 with Celta Vigo. While their second-half improvement last time out was encouraging, their away record remains a concern: only one goal scored in their last four La Liga road trips (D1, L3).
Mallorca posted a graphic video of the starting X via their official X handle:
History is not on Mallorca’s side either. Madrid have dominated this fixture, winning eight of the last ten meetings and each of the last nine played at the Bernabéu. The Pirates will hope Vedat Muriqi’s return from suspension can give them more bite in attack.
Madrid, still missing Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga, will again look to Vinícius to provide the spark. He has three goals and two assists in nine league clashes with Mallorca, along with a couple of bookings proof he’s always in the thick of things.
