Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Following a shocking 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano Barcelona will look to retain second place in the standings when they host Mallorca to their Camp Nou on Matchday 34. The Catalan outfit have been struggling in front of home fans of late, but the bookies still see them as favourites to win Sunday’s clash. All Sergino Dest, Pedri, and Moussa Wague are out of contention with injuries, while Memphis Depay is pushing for a start.
Los Bermellones, on the other hand, recorded a very important 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves, with the team escaping the relegation zone. Since Mallorca are not regarded as good travelers, we predict that Xavi’s men are going to return to winning ways in Primera Division. Both Jaume Costa and Aleksandar Sedlar miss out with injuries, while goalkeeper Dominik Greif is a major doubt following his recent positive test for COVID-19.
Highlighted Player (Gerard Pique):
Gerard Pique is a Spanish footballer who was born in Barcelona on 2 February, 1987. He is married to famous Colombian singer Shakira and they have two sons Milan and Sasha. Pique is a product of La Masia, the Barca’s youth academy, but he started his senior career at Manchester United.
He returned to his boyhood club in 2008 and he has been playing for the Catalan giants ever since. The 193-cm-tall footballer is a centre back who is good in the air. His main position is centre back, but he is capable of playing a defensive midfielder if needed. Pique won his sixth La Liga trophy with Barca in the 2015/2016 season and in 2008 he has three Champions League titles with the Catalan giants as well.
During his spell with Manchester United, Gerard Pique won the Premier League trophy (2007/2008) and he helped the Red Devils win the Champions League trophy the same season. Speaking of his international career, the Barcelona defender won the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain, while lifting the European Championship trophy two years later.
Highlighted Team (Mallorca):
Thanks to a win over Deportivo La Coruna in the 2018/2019 Segunda Division play-offs final Mallorca secured promotion to Primera Division. Los Bermellones returned to the Spanish top flight following a six-year absence. Over the years Mallorca have turned their Estadi de son Moix into a real fortress, with the team producing much better showings at home than on the travels.
Opened in June 1999, the venue can hold up to 23,142 people. The club based in Balearic Islands are well known for their red shirts with one black stripe and black shorts. Mallorca’s away colours are white and red. Former Barcelona and Inter ace Samuel Eto’o is undisputedly the most notable footballer who played for the club.
Back in 1999 Mallorca made it to the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup final, with the team suffering a 2-1 loss to Lazio in the title game. Four years later los Bermellones won Spanish Copa del Rey, which is considered the club’s biggest success.