For many people Madrid’s home game against Mallorca is a foregone conclusion, however, it might not be so easy. Looking at Madrid’s record at the Bernabéu this season may offer a glimmer of hope to culés. Of 18 home games in the league Madrid have only won 11 times, they have drawn 4 times against Villarreal, Atletico Madrid, Betis and Getafe, and they have been defeated by the mighty Celta (1-2), Recreativo (0-3) and Levante (0-1). The bad news for Barça is that Madrid have won their last six at home.

Mallorca’s away form has not been great, this season they have lost 10 of their 18 away games, however they are the only team in the league to beat Sevilla in the Sánchez Pizjuán, and they also held Barça at Camp Nou until losing to a last minute own goal. As we all know, football is a funny old game and the most unexpected things often happen.