Overview
- Real Madrid trails Barcelona by seven points in La Liga with three matches remaining, making victory against Mallorca essential to stay in the title race.
- A draw or loss against Mallorca would hand Barcelona the championship due to their superior head-to-head record over Real Madrid this season.
- Key players Vinicius Jr., Aurelien Tchouameni, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, and David Alaba are unavailable due to injuries or suspensions, further straining Real Madrid's lineup options.
- Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to manage Brazil, with reports linking Xabi Alonso as his likely successor.
- Mallorca, currently ninth in La Liga, are pushing for a historic European qualification and could capitalize on Real Madrid's weakened squad.