A guide to watching Mallorca vs. Real Madrid in the UK: Live stream, TV channel, start time, and predicted lineups for La Liga clash

Real Madrid will kick off their 2024/25 La Liga season with a match against Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Sunday, August 18th.

Los Blancos, who are the defending La Liga champions, will look to establish their dominance in the league at the very start of the season. They've already tasted the blood this season, as Carlo Ancelotti's side defeated Atlanta BC 2-0 to clinch the UEFA Super Cup.

On the other hand, Los Piratas, placed in 15th place last season and seven points ahead of relegation, will look to make a match of it.

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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.

Mallorca vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel in UK

Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the UK:

TV channel: LaLigaTV, ITV 4, Premier Sports 1Live stream: ITVX, Premier Sports Player

This game is available for live TV broadcast on LaLigaTV, ITV 4, and Premier Sports 1 in the UK. The fans can also stream the game on ITVX and Premier Sports Player.

ITVX offers a seven-day free trial to its new members, while the Premier Sports Player is offering a one-month free trial to its new users.

What time does Mallorca vs. Real Madrid kick off in UK?DateSunday, Aug. 18Kick-off time8:30 p.m. CETVenueEstadi Mallorca Son MoixLocationIlles Balears, Spain

This Premier League clash takes place at Estadi Mallorca Son Moixin Illes Balears, Spain, and kicks off on Sunday, August 18 at 8:30 p.m. local time (CET). The time translates for the UK fans to 7:30 p.m. BST.

Mallorca vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news

Mallorca drew with Bologna in their final preseason match and could keep faith with that starting lineup. Canada striker Cyle Larin will hope to start, although Vedat Muriqi is a more likely candidate at centre-forward.

Mallorca predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Roman (GK) — Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica — Costa, Darder — Asano, Sanchez, Morlanes — Muriqi

Injured: 

Suspended: 

It seems unlikely that Ancelotti will tinker too much with the team that started the UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta. That means the newly nicknamed 'BMV' triumvirate of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior will likely start. Mbappe, of course, will be making his La Liga debut.

Rodrygo started on the right win against Atalanta and will likely keep his place, although Arda Guler will be pushing to be involved. Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde will anchor the midfield again in the absence of the injured Eduardo Camavinga.

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy — Valverde, Tchouameni — Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius — Mbappe

Injured: David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga

Suspended: 

Mallorca vs. Real Madrid prediction

Mallorca, under the stewardship of like Assarte, are certainly capable of putting up a strong fight against Los Blancos.

However, Carlo Ancelotti's side has the firepower to break down the best of teams. The arrival of Mbappe has given a new dimension to their attack, which already has a formidable line-up that includes Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Mallorca

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