Spanish La Liga
2025-05-14 - Real Madrid vs Mallorca
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spanish La Liga - Round 36
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid), Spain
Wednesday, 14th May 2025 - Kick Off 19:00 CET
Real Madrid
Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabéu with their La Liga title hopes hanging by a thread after falling short in a dramatic 4-3 El Clásico loss to Barcelona. The result left them trailing their rivals by seven points with just three games to play, making their title defence nearly impossible. Nonetheless, pride and professionalism will drive Carlo Ancelotti’s men, who will want to finish strong in front of their home fans, especially with this being one of the coach’s final home league games at the helm.
Despite the heartbreak in El Clásico, Real Madrid have maintained a strong record at home, winning four of their last five La Liga matches in the capital. Interestingly, all five of those games were decided by just a one-goal margin, reflecting a pattern of tighter-than-expected contests. Their attacking firepower is rarely in doubt, but defensive lapses - partly due to injuries and rotation - have made clean sheets harder to come by.
Mallorca
Mallorca, sitting mid-table, still cling to slim hopes of a top-eight finish and potential European qualification. A 2-1 win over already-relegated Valladolid last weekend ended a three-game goalless run and offered a timely morale boost. However, away form remains their Achilles heel, with just one win in their last eight road games.
Historically, trips to the Bernabéu have been fruitless for the islanders. They've suffered defeat on each of their last eight visits to the famous stadium, conceding 13 goals across the last four. Their conservative, defence-first approach might keep them competitive early on, but it’s questionable whether they can sustain resistance against Real’s relentless pressure.
The Betting Verdict
Expect Real Madrid to dominate possession and dictate the tempo, while Mallorca will likely sit deep and attempt to frustrate. Given Mallorca’s poor attacking record on the road and Real Madrid’s desire to reassert control after the Barcelona loss, a cagey match could ensue, particularly if Los Blancos score early and manage the game.
Real will be aware of their vulnerabilities at the back, but are likely to tighten up against a side that struggles to score away from home. An early goal could kill Mallorca’s spirit and lead to a relatively routine win for the hosts.
This match has the makings of a professional, controlled Real Madrid win. Mallorca’s away scoring issues and poor H2H record in Madrid support a bet against both teams finding the net.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Real Madrid 2-0 Mallorca
