Barcelona vs RCD Mallorca : A must – win match at home

After Atletico, Barcelona are facing tonight RCD Mallorca. We absolutely have to win this game, as in case of a win for our eternal rivals RM, and we don’t, it’s them on the first place. Don’t forget we got in 11 days El Clasico coming up. One of the most important games this season.

Mallorca are part of the teams that got the promotion to the first league this season-After almost relegating. Last 5 matches: DLWLL.

Mallorca-Osasuna: 2-2 (H)
R.Valladolid-Mallorca:3-0(A)
Mallorca-Villareal:3-1(H)
Levante-Mallorca:2-1(A)
Mallorca-R.Betis:1-2(H)
Position in the league: 17th, 14 pts, GD:-9

The beginning of the season looked promising for them,however lately they haven’t done well. Mostly losses,except a draw against newly promoted Osasuna & a win against Villarreal thanks to none other than Takefusa Kubo-The player that should have been ours.

How about us?

Last 5 matches: WLWWW

Barça-R.Valladolid: 5-1(H)
Levante-Barça: 2-1(A)
Barça-C.Vigo: 4-1(H)
Léganes-Barça : 2-1(A)
Atletico-Barça: 0-1(A)
Position in the league: 1st,31pts, GD:+20

We are unbeaten against Mallorca for the 6 last homes games. There’s no reason to not win,even if they are good. Even if they have Takefusa Kubo,our former player that should have been ours. Underdogs have to be treated with respect,but without any fear.
It’s also the chance for us to rotate.

S Q U AD L I S T

Schocked. Arthur and Ansu Fati are missing. The former one didn’t get a lot of playtime recently without any reason. Another day without our gala midfield, sadly.

The latter one,Ansu, also surprises me. He recently got a new contract,and doesn’t get to play on a fixture where he could have had the chance.
Alba, Semedo are still injured, just like Demb will only get fit next year,sadly. Probably leaves us with Griezzmann LW again for tomorrow, I guess. Meanwhile, Sergio Busquets is coming back from suspension.

And the question now is: Why the hell does Valverde choose to go with 4(!) CB’s instead of letting e.g Puig come in? I like the fact that Todibo makes it, but why? I expect Sergi to start,however I would love to see Wagué again.

Well, at least Aleña could have a chance to come on the pitch, hopefully. Please make it happen, Valverde.

@tikitakaxbarca Predicts 3-0 win for Barcelona against Mallorca. What do you think? Write your predictions in the comment section below