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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 31
Atletico Madrid v Real Mallorca
Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
Madrid, Spain
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Kick-off is at 18h30
Atletico Madrid will face off with Real Mallorca in a
Spanish La Liga match at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on April 26.
Current Form
The Mattress Makers suffered a 1-0 loss to FC Barcelona away on April 23 and their 13-match unbeaten run in the league came to an end.
However, Atletico are undefeated in their last seven matches at home having recorded one draw and six victories at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano.
While Mallorca claimed a 3-1 win over Getafe CF at home on April 23 as they extended their unbeaten run to four matches in La Liga.
The Pirates are also undefeated in their last two matches on the road having registered one draw and one win as the away side.
What Is At Stake
Atletico are still placed third on the league standings and they are hoping to finish the season in the top four.
Diego Simeone's side will be determined to secure a victory over Mallorca who are having a good season so far.
Mallorca are placed 10th on the league standings and they will be looking to secure a win over Atletico in order to consolidate their spot in the top half.
Team News
Atletico have no suspension worries, but Memphis Depay and Reinildo Mandava are still on the club's injury-list.
Meanwhile, Mallorca have no injury concerns, while Pablo Maffeo and Antonio Sánchez are both one yellow card away from suspension.
Key Players
Alvaro Morata is Atletico's top scorer in the league this term with 10 goals and the Spanish hitman will be keen to propel his side to a win over Mallorca.
On the other hand, Mallorca will pin their hopes of defeating Vedat Muriqi who has scored 12 times and provided two assists in the league this term.
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Quotes
“We weren’t forceful enough in front of goal," Simeone said following their defeat to Barcelona.
"[Aintone] Griezmann missed a chance for us and then Ferran [Torres] scored a great goal for them.
“Strength in these situations makes you a champion. In your area, and in the opposition box, that’s where you have the chance to be a champion.”
Head-to-Head
Mallorca secured a 1-0 win over Atletico in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on 9 November 2022.
Therefore, the Pirates are undefeated in their last three league matches against Mattress Makers having registered three consecutive wins.
Spanish La Liga matchday 31 fixtures
Tuesday, April 25
18:30 - Cadiz CF v CA Osasuna
18:30 - Girona FC v Real Madrid
21:00 - Real Betis v Real Sociedad
Wednesday, April 26
18:30 - Atletico Madrid v Real Mallorca
18:30 - Getafe CF v UD Almeria
21:00 - Celta Vigo v Elche CF
21:00 - Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona
Thursday, April 27
18:30 - Valencia CF v Real Valladolid
18:30 - Villarreal FC v RCD Espanyol
21:00 - Athletic Bilbao v Sevilla FC
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