Atletico Madrid will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Mallorca at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday evening. Diego Simeone's side, currently second in the La Liga standings, will be looking to extend their unbeaten home run, while Mallorca, sitting in sixth place, will be hoping to bounce back from a difficult start to 2025.
Team News and Key Players
Atletico Madrid: After a tough 1-0 loss to Leganes on January 18, Atletico has quickly regained form, winning two of their last three matches in all competitions. Their Champions League victories against Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg have been instrumental in keeping them in the title race. Atletico’s home form has been exceptional this season, and they will be confident heading into this match against Mallorca.
Key players for Atletico include Antoine Griezmann, who has been in great form, scoring twice in their Champions League victory over Salzburg. He will be joined by Julian Alvarez in the attacking third. Javi Galan, returning from suspension, will provide additional strength on the left flank, and Clement Lenglet will partner Jose Gimenez in defense.
Mallorca:
Mallorca has struggled in the early months of 2025, suffering four consecutive defeats. Their last win was a 1-0 victory over Getafe in December, but they will need to turn things around quickly if they want to maintain their European aspirations. Despite the poor run, Mallorca remains in a strong position in the league, sitting in sixth, which would secure them a spot in European competitions for next season.
Key players for Mallorca include Cyle Larin, who is expected to lead the line, and Antonio Sanchez, who could make an impact in the midfield. However, Mallorca will miss several key players, including Omar Mascarell (suspended) and Manu Morlanes (injured).
Atletico Madrid’s Strong Home Advantage
Atletico Madrid's home form has been one of the best in the league, with 27 points from 11 matches and an unbeaten record. Mallorca, on the other hand, has struggled away from home, with five defeats in their last ten road games. Atletico has been dominant in recent encounters between the two sides, winning the last four matches, including a 1-0 victory earlier this season.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Mallorca
Given Atletico Madrid's excellent home form and Mallorca's struggles this season, it's likely that Simeone's side will secure all three points in this match. Mallorca has the potential to make it a challenging game, but Atletico’s quality should see them through with a narrow 1-0 victory.
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