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These teams met in La Liga near the end of last year in Madrid, and that game produced a convincing 3-1 win for Blancos. Interestingly, that was the second game in a row Madrid has scored three past Sevilla, and the fixture has produced three or more goals in the last four, a run that stretches back to December 2020. Armchair fans are hoping for another goal-fest on Saturday. Let’s find out if they’ll get one. Keep reading as our team of football writers previews the game, study the form, and make our final predictions.

Sevilla unbeaten in three

Sevilla prepares for game 36 of the season with their stats showing 13 wins, nine draws, and 13 defeats, with 44 goals scored and 49 conceded. They are in ninth position with a tally of 48 points on the board, meaning they could finish as high as seventh if they win this weekend and results elsewhere go their way. The locals know they are up against it in the race to qualify for Europe, but no one inside the home dressing room will be ready to throw in the towel just yet. They’ll fight to the end and hope to be playing Europa League or Conference League football. Despite being lower in the pecking order than many Spanish football pundits predicted back in pre-season, Sevilla has already proven they are a match for any opponent in the league this season. They have given their fans some great memories, and securing European football would be the perfect way to wrap things up, boosting their bank balance and transfer kitty for next season. And the locals have reason to be confident after going unbeaten in their last two starts, following back-to-back wins with a draw last time. [news_button][/news_button] Sevilla beat Juventus 3-2 on aggregate in the semi-final of the Europa League, meaning they’ll be back in action for the final early next month. It’s a competition Sevilla is famous for competing in and has recorded some memorable wins over the years. Beating Juventus is no mean feat, and if Sevilla can replicate that form at the weekend, there’s every chance they might nick a win and important three points. Nothing comes easy against Blancos, but perhaps the former champions aren’t as strong as they once were.

Madrid playing catch up

Real Madrid won the La Liga title at a canter last season, and due to Barca’s ongoing troubles behind the scenes, it was predicted they’d rule for many seasons. That prediction was difficult to argue against as it looked like Barcelona was in for a long and tough two or three seasons, with some critics suggesting they’d never return to former glories. We now know that isn’t the case, and following just one year away from challenging, they returned to win the league, leaving Madrid choking in their dust. Madrid started the week in third place with their vital stats for the campaign showing 22 wins, five draws, and eight defeats, with 70 goals scored and 33 conceded. When investigating the numbers, we note Blancos is the highest-scoring side in the competition at this stage and are unlikely to be caught in the latter stages. Despite scoring goals for fun, Madrid has struggled at the other end of the field, and the 33 conceded is more than double Barca and worse than Real Sociedad in fourth. [banner][/banner] Real Madrid was last spotted in action losing for the third time in five games, slipping to a shock 1-0 reverse away to Valencia. That’s a team they should be beating if they are serious about regaining the title, but a shot-shy attack, weary midfield, and accident-prone defence had other ideas. There’s a lot of work to be done in pre-season if Madrid are to compete with Barcelona for the gong next term. Until then, ending in second place is the main aim.

Sevilla v Real Madrid prediction

Neither of these teams will celebrate winning the league this season, but Real Madrid will likely be back in the Champions League, and that consolation will keep fans going during pre-season. It must be a summer of change at the home of the former champions, and we’re confident they’ll spend the money needed to get back on top. But that won’t help them here. Most Real Madrid followers will be bitterly disappointed with how the year has panned out for their club, while those faithful to Sevilla know they have an enjoyable few weeks ahead. Suppose they can climb into a useful position in La Liga and win the Europa League. In that case, Sevilla will bag the huge cash prizes offered to clubs participating in the Champions League.

La Liga prediction

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Barcelona vs Mallorca Prediction: La Liga Match on 28.05.2023

26th May 2023

Barcelona vs Mallorca Prediction: La Liga Match on 28.05.2023

Alex Dudley

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Barcelona to Win
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Barcelona will play their penultimate match at the tail end of the La Liga season, and their last one this season in front of the Camp Nou crowd, on Sunday when they host Mallorca at 17:00 GMT.

After two consecutive losses in La Liga, albeit after they had clinched the title, Barcelona will be looking to bounce back to winning form in front of the home support. They will also look to avoid back-to-back home defeats in La Liga.

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Mallorca are safe from relegation, sitting 12th on the table; they will look to bounce back with a win away to Barcelona as they look to end their season on a positive note with a win at Camp Nou.

Key Highlights

Barcelona’s Bid to Avoid Three Consecutive Losses

Barcelona have lost their last two matches in La Liga. The first loss came in a home clash against Real Sociedad, which ended in a 1-2 reverse. The second match came on Tuesday away to Valladolid, where Barcelona came unstuck, losing 3-1 to the home side.

Xavi and his Blaugrana charges will be looking to ensure their season does not fizzle out, albeit having secured the La Liga title.

The focus for the manager will be to motivate the players to bring focus and determination to the remaining two games that they usually do, even if these clashes do not have any bearing on their season.

It will be a celebratory mood at Camp Nou on Sunday as Barcelona will play their last match in front of the home faithful before this season ends.

Therefore, Xavi will seek to have his charges play at their maximum, which will be highlighted by the strong team he is likely to choose against Mallorca.

Mallorca’s Midtable Comfort

Mallorca will be looking to return to winning ways when they travel to the newly crowned champions Barcelona on Sunday.

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They have been on a rough run of matches. In their last five outings, they have won just once, drawn one, and lost three times. They have collected just four points and dropped 11 in this sequence of matches.

Javier Aguirre and his men will look to take advantage of Barcelona’s drop in performance levels after they won the league to score a famous win at Camp Nou.

Aguirre will also look to steady the team after they conceded three goals in their latest defeat away to Almeria last Saturday.

Injury Report

Barcelona

Xavi will be without two important players for the matchday squad heading into their penultimate game of the season.

Central midfielder Pedri will be unable to take part in the final home match of the season for the La Liga champions. The 20-year-old midfielder is facing thigh problems that have kept him out of two Barcelona matches since May 15, 2023.

Center-back Ronald Araujo is also sidelined with a calf injury.

Mallorca

Aguirre will be without right-back Giovanni Gonzalez. The 28-year-old fullback is on the sidelines because of a knee injury that has kept him out of action since April 3, 2023, thus missing 9 Mallorca matches.