Mallorca will play Villarreal in LaLiga EA Sports, with both teams having different objectives. Mallorca are looking for a result that will be vital for their permanence in the division, while Villarreal still have dreams of finishing as runners-up.
Mallorca’s Home Form a Key Factor
The match will take place at Son Moix. Mallorca have won four and drawn one of their last five matches in front of their own fans. They will be looking to secure a victory that would take them to 41 points and significantly improve their chances of survival.
However, Mallorca have lost on Villarreal’s last two visits to their stadium. Villarreal have already sealed qualification for the next Champions League. They want to keep alive their hopes of finishing second in the league.
Villarreal’s Ambitions and Challenges
To finish as runners-up, Villarreal need to close a nine-point gap on Real Madrid. They also need to overturn the head-to-head goal difference, meaning they would need to win all of their remaining games. Villarreal will need to improve their away form if they are to achieve this, having won only one of their last five matches on the road.
Team News and Key Players
Mallorca will be without the suspended Pablo Maffeo and the injured Mateo Joseph and Antonio Raíllo. Samu Costa and Vedat Muriqi are expected to play key roles. Villarreal manager Marcelino García Toral has almost a full squad available, with only Juan Foyth ruled out through injury.
Athletic Bilbao and Valencia Also in Action
Elsewhere, Athletic Club will face Valencia. Athletic will be looking to build on their recent win and capitalise on the extra European qualification spot available in LaLiga EA Sports. Valencia need points to confirm their place in the top division.
Valencia are only three points above the relegation zone. A defeat could leave them in a dangerous position heading into their match. Athletic will be without Beñat Prados, but Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet are in good form.
Following their recent win, Athletic Club are level on 44 points with a Conference League qualification spot and will be looking to continue this form at home, where they have won two of their last three matches. Valencia have not won at Athletic Bilbao since 2019 and have lost in two of their last three visits.
Valencia suffered a defeat in their last match and will be looking to the duo to lead their attack.
The match is set to be between two teams fighting at opposite ends of the table.