Barcelona Vs Malorca Prediction: Blaugrana Aims For Victory At The Mallorca Estate To Maintain The Top Of The Standings

Lamine Yamal is predicted to return to fill the starting position at Barcelona (photo: x @fcbarcelona)

JAKARTA - Barcelona will try to rise from defeat when they travel to Mallorca headquarters, Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, in La Liga continued on Tuesday night December 3. After losing 2-1 to Las Palmas, Hansi Flick's team had to take full points to keep their position at the top of the standings, which is now only one point clear of Real Madrid.

Mallorca appeared solid this season under the direction of Jagoba Arrasate coach. Despite scoring 15 goals in 15 games, their defense became the main force with only 13 goals conceded. Two consecutive wins over Las Palmas and Valencia put Mallorca in sixth place and only two points adrift of the European zone.

However, a big challenge awaits Mallorca as they have not won Barcelona since May 2009. Even so, the last meeting at home to Mallorca last season ended in a draw, which could be an additional motivation for the team nicknamed "The Pirates".

Barcelona Mandatory Rise The surprising defeat of Las Palmas made Barcelona lose momentum in La Liga. With 34 points from 15 matches, the Blaugrana is now overshadowed by Real Madrid who have one game more.

However, Barcelona's performance in the Champions League is consistent with four wins from five matches. Flick is predicted to make some rotations to maintain player fitness, especially with a busy schedule waiting.

Barcelona are expected to rotate against Mallorca. Lamine Yamal is predicted to return to filling the starting position after recovering from an ankle injury that ruled him out in several matches.

Yamal appeared as a substitute in the match against Las Palmas which ended in a shock 2-1 defeat. Coach Hansi Flick is likely to also field Dani Olmo from the start, having previously only sat on the bench. Marc Casado, who has completed his suspension period, is expected to fill the midfield with Pedri.

However, Barcelona still cannot be strengthened by Ansu Fati, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, and the main goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen due to injury. Alejandro Balde is also doubtful even though his condition improved after suffering a neck injury. If Balde is not played, Gerard Martin has the opportunity to fill the left back position.

Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Pablo Torre will most likely be rotated after the last defeat. However, Flick will not take the risk by resting Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, who remain a mainstay in attack. Frenkie de Jong is also an option in midfield, but Casado is more favored to fill the position.

Mallorca will be strengthened again by Vedat Muriqi after serving a ban on playing. Toni Lato, Ivan Cuellar, Takuma Asano, and Copete are still absent. On the side of Barcelona, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen have not been able to perform. Alejandro Balde is doubtful of appearing despite having recovered from a neck injury.

Judging by the historical record of Barcelona's side meeting, this match is predicted to be fierce

Estimated Lineup Of Mallorca Players (4-4-2):Greif; Morey, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica; Morlanes, Costa; Navarro, Darder; Larun, Muriqi

Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Martin; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

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