FC Barcelona will go up against RCD Mallorca on 22nd April, at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. This game is the match-day 33 of the La Liga season. Let’s discuss what can we expect in this exciting matchup.
The Importance
Barcelona are in a great form in 2025, they have managed to be unbeaten in 25 games out of 26. Last few games have been quite edgy for Barcelona, they need to come out of poor run and need to maintain the tempo. The La Liga season has reached the final stretch, there are only six games left for the season and each game is a title decider. Real Madrid are not leaving the title and will take the race till matchday 38. From now on, every game is a final for Barcelona. This game is of immense importance and Barcelona need to deliver. Barcelona should continue their form and should get the better of Mallorca. A single mistake could cost us big time, at this time of the season even a draw will be a loss for us. We have to keep an eye on the Copa and UCL as well.
Expected Lineup
Barcelona’s possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran
Absentees– Lewandowski and Balde will miss the game due to injuries. Both players are of immense importance and have suffered from a significant injury at the wrong time. We hope to see both of them soon on the field. In the final stretch of the season, even a minor muscle injury or bruise is crucial for us. We are fighting for all the competitions we are in, and injuries is the last thing we want to see. We hope the medical staff will do the best to bring both players back on the pitch. These absentees could be a potential opportunity for youngsters like Ansu Fati and Hector Fort to get minutes at the end of games.
What to Expect?
This will be a tough game for Barcelona, as Mallorca sit in the 7th position on the League table and are eyeing the top four spot. Barcelona are not in the best defensive form from last 2 games and Mallorca will look to hurt the Catalans. Barcelona should be looking to bring a major improvement in their defensive structure. From now on, not even a single game should be taken for granted. Fatigue is a part of game, we have no other choice than playing our best starting eleven in each and every game.
I still believe Barcelona will manage a 4-2 win, despite Mallorca being a major threat. Barcelona’s attack is still in great form and should look to get a lead of more than 2 goals. We will miss our main striker Robert Lewandowski, but I think Ferran being in form could help the club in this crucial time. He has shone whenever he is given the opportunity and I expect him to be on the score sheet tomorrow.