Mallorca v Real Madrid CF
Football: Spanish La Liga.
Wednesday, 5th May 2010. Kickoff 22:00

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Mallorca

Mallorca has surprised many people this season and absolutely no one could've thought to see them seriously battling for a Champions' League qualification.

Manzano's work at the Balearic island deserves not just praise and recognition, but something more powerful - I just can't come up with the right word. Mallorca made a huge step towards Chmampions' League zone with the 1-3 emphatic win at San Mames against Athletic Bilbao.

Manzano has no issues with the fitness of his main players. Only Ramis and Tuni are unavailable. Mallorca is enjoying a good spell at the end of the season and go into the match Islanders are unbeaten in last 5 league fixtures: drawing twice and winning on three occasions.

Real Madrid

Real madrid were about 5 minutes away from dropping out of the title race on Sunday. Cristiano Ronaldo's 87th minute close range header restored the 1 point handicap from leaders Barcelona as Los Blancos broke Osasuna's heroic resistance by 3 goals to 2.

It was just one of those days when the team seems to lack the usual level of commitment or simply underestimates its' "unmotivated" opponent. Osasuna, on the other hand, proved that not only Portsmouth and Blackburn can cause an upset against all logical sense.

Left wingback Marcelo is suspended for Real, whereas legendary Raul is carrying an injury. Brazilian attacking midfielder Kaka looks to be getting his form back to the usual high level after being sidelined.

The trip to Mallorca is theoretically as difficult as the upcoming Barca's fixture against Sevilla. At least majority of Real's supporters are relishing hopes of Blaugrana's upset.

Betting advice

Don't see a good enough reason not to back Mallorca against such defensively poor Real Madrid side.

If the match gets under way in hosts' favor, say, with an early goal - Los Blancos shall be especially pressured by the necessity of a win.

The level of pressure did have something to do with the 3-2 narrow victory against Osasuno. Pamplona side also scored first, which brought plenty of psychological discomfort to Real players.

The Statistics :

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Mallorca (+1) @ 1.95 with Bet365