Barcelona Hosts Mallorca in Crucial LaLiga Clash

BARCELONA, Spain — FC Barcelona takes on RCD Mallorca on Tuesday, April 22, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, in a pivotal match for both teams. The game kicks off at 3:30 PM ET.

Barcelona leads LaLiga with 73 points after a convincing 4-1 win against Celta de Vigo on April 19. Coach Hansi Flick praised his team’s resilience following that match, stating, ‘The team never gives up, and that is the mentality we have.’

Currently, Mallorca sits seventh in the standings with 44 points, having drawn 0-0 with Leganés in their last match. Manager Jagoba Arrasate expressed concerns about facing the strong Barcelona side, saying, ‘They have an incredible ability to create scoring opportunities; the threat is constant.’

In the last five encounters, Barcelona has won four times and settled for one draw against Mallorca. The Catalan club is projected by analysts to secure another victory this time around.

Both teams will face challenges, as Barcelona is missing key players like Marc-André ter Stegen, Robert Lewandowski, and Alejandro Balde due to injuries. Flick has also noted that Ter Stegen is close to returning, but the timing remains uncertain.

On the Mallorca side, the absence of Vedat Muriqi and several other players due to injuries and suspensions could affect their performance. Arrasate’s squad aims for a solid defensive lineup in hopes of countering Barcelona’s attacking prowess.

The confirmed lineups for the match include Wojciech Szczesny in goal for Barcelona, alongside defenders like Ronald Araujo and Gavi in midfield. Mallorca counters with Leo Román as goalkeeper, supported by a defense featuring Valjent and Raíllo.

As the match draws near, both teams will aim for crucial points in the fight for their respective goals as the LaLiga season approaches its final stages.