Real Madrid will look to build upon their promising start to the campaign when they host Real Mallorca in their next La Liga game.
Xabi Alonso's side have had a perfect start to their league campaign, winning their opening two matches. Their last fixture saw them defeat Real Oviedo 3-0, with Kylian Mbappe stealing the spotlight with a brace.
On the other hand, Mallorca scored late to secure a 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo in their last match but they are still searching for the first win of the campaign.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Madrid vs. Mallorca live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: ESPN+
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What time does Real Madrid vs. Mallorca kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, August 30 at 9:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date | Kickoff time | |
Eastern Time | Sat, Aug. 30 | 3:30 p.m. |
Central Time | Sat, Aug. 30 | 1:30 p.m. |
Mountain Time | Sat, Aug. 30 | 12:30 p.m. |
Pacific Time | Sat, Aug. 30 | 11:30 a.m. |
Real Madrid vs. Mallorca lineups, team news
Real Madrid currently have four absentees in their squad due to injuries. Earlier last week, Endrick sustained thigh problems, while reports have suggested that Ferland Mendy is back in training after a lengthy injury spell, but is yet to make his first appearance this season.
Jude Bellingham suffered a shoulder injury and is reportedly expected to return to action in late September, while Eduardo Camavinga has been out of the pitch due to an ankle injury.
Alonso is expected to make some changes to the formation in comparison to their last lineup against Oveido and bring back Vinicius in the starting squad.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras — Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler — Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Injured: Bellingham (shoulder), Camavinga (ankle), Mendy (muscle), Endrick (thigh)
Suspended: None
Mallorca’s Samu Costa suffered a knee injury in their first league match of the season, and while reports suggest that the midfielder is back in training, his availability is still in doubt.
The Vermilions’ head coach, Jagoba Arrasate, is expected to bring on his best players against Real Madrid with some changes to the lineup.
Mallorca predicted XI (3-4-1-2, right to left): Roman (GK) — Kumbulla, Raillo, Valjent — Morlanes, Darder, Lato, Mojica — Torre — Muriqi, Asano
Injured: Samu (knee, doubt)
Suspended: None
La Liga schedule this week
Friday, August 29
- Elche vs. Levante (1:30 p.m. ET)
- Valencia vs. Getafe (3:30 p.m. ET)
Saturday, August 30
- Deportivo Alavels vs. Atletico Madrid (11:00 a.m. ET)
- Real Oviedo vs. Real Sociedad (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Girona vs. Sevilla (1:30 p.m. ET)
- Real Madrid vs. Mallorca (3:30 p.m. ET)
Sunday, August 31
- Celta Vigo vs. Villarreal (11:00 a.m. ET)
- Real Betis vs. Athletic Club (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Espanyol vs. Osasuna (1:30 p.m. ET)
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona (3:30 p.m. ET)