Real Madrid looks to get its La Liga title defense off on the right foot when it visits Mallorca on Sunday.
The Blancos are back in Spain after a midweek visit to Poland, which saw them defeat Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup.
Kylian Mbappé made his much-anticipated Madrid debut in that match and, naturally, he found the net in the second half. The France superstar now looks poised to make his La Liga debut on Sunday at the Son Moix Stadium.
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The main question may be whether Mbappé makes his first Madrid start, or comes off the bench like he did against Atalanta. After the forward took an extended summer break, Carlo Ancelotti may want to integrate him slowly as he builds fitness.
Mallorca, which is looking to improve upon a 15th-place finish last season, lost both of its 2023-24 league fixtures against Madrid by a 1-0 scoreline.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Mallorca vs. Real Madrid (La Liga)
- When: Sunday, August 18
- Where: Son Moix Stadium (Mallorca, Spain)
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH LIVE), ESPN Deportes
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