Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Mallorca will be aiming to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves when they take on Atletico Madrid in the La Liga round 13. Los Bermellones have been having their ups and downs of late, beating Rayo Vallecano, losing to Alaves, while sharing the spoils with Athletic Bilbao, but you should know that they have suffered only one defeat at home this season. Vedat Muriqi is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while midfielder Samu Costa is back from suspension. Both Valery Fernandez and Ivan Cuellar are out of contention with injuries.
Los Rojiblancos, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Las Palmas. Diego Simeone’s men have regained a much-needed confidence, but seeing that Mallorca are tough to beat on their island, we are tempted to bet on draw. Defender Jose Gimenez is back from the Champions League ban, while both Robin Le Normand and Marcos Llorente are closing in on a return.
Highlighted Player (Antoine Griezmann):
Anthony Griezmann is a French forward born on 21st March 1991 in Macon, and he is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting footballers at the moment. The pacey striker started showing his potential shortly after coming through Real Sociedad’s youth academy and he went on to score 46 goals in 179 league appearances for La Real. Excellent displays in Spanish la Liga saw him become a target for a number of top clubs, but he eventually choose to sign for Atletico Madrid, and that proved to be a very good decision.
Griezmann continued the rich vein of form at Vicente Calderon, scoring some important goals as los Colchoneros enjoyed domestic and European success, while also becoming a key member of the France national team.
Playing as a winger or second striker, Griezmann possesses impressive technical skills, he is a strong finisher and still finds time to work hard for his side, so no wonder he is widely regarded as one of the leading forwards on the continent. He won the U19 European Championship with France and is tipped to lead Les Bleus to glory on senior level as well.
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.