Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid welcomes Mallorca at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday.

The Red and Whites occupy third position in the table, level on 41 points with fourth-placed Villarreal, whilst their visitors remain in 16th place with just 21 points—only two points above the relegation zone. Atletico Madrid are ten points behind league leaders Real Madrid.

Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca – Match preview and team news

Atletico Madrid team news

Atletico Madrid have received a boost with Clement Lenglet returning to training after a six-week absence due to a knee injury. The defender is now available for selection and has been included in the matchday squad. Manager Diego Simeone confirmed in his pre-match press conference: “Clement is back in the squad,” providing crucial defensive reinforcement for the upcoming challenge.

However, the capital side will be without the services of Antoine Griezmann, who suffered a thigh injury during Friday’s training session. The French international, who has six goals to his name in La Liga this term, will miss Sunday’s fixture and remains uncertain for the UEFA Champions League encounter against Bodø/Glimt next Wednesday.

Nahuel Molina is available for selection after missing the Galatasaray match due to personal reasons. Julian Alvarez continues to endure a difficult period in front of goal, extending his goal drought to seven matches—his longest scoring absence since joining Atletico. Despite the lack of goals, Simeone has backed his striker, stating that the team’s effectiveness isn’t solely dependent on individual players but rather a collective effort.

Mallorca team news

Mallorca face several injury crises heading into this fixture, with three key players facing late fitness tests: Manu Morlanes, Marash Kumbulla, and Toni Lato.

Vedat Muriqi, the standout performer for Los Piratas, is fully fit and available after his exceptional performance against Athletic Bilbao, where he scored a hat-trick in a thrilling 3-2 victory—Mallorca’s first league win since December 13.

The 31-year-old striker has been in prolific form this season, boasting 14 goals in 19 La Liga appearances. His 0.82 goals per 90 minutes place him second in La Liga’s top scorers standings.

Form

Atletico Madrid

Diego Simeone’s side has showcased impressive form in recent weeks, particularly at home, where they have amassed 28 points from a possible 30 and triumphed in nine of their last ten Riyadh Air Metropolitano fixtures, maintaining four clean sheets during this run.

Most recently, Atlético secured a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alavés in La Liga and drew 1-1 with Galatasaray in the Champions League.

Mallorca

Mallorca have shown mixed results in their recent La Liga outings, securing a morale-boosting 3-2 home victory over Athletic Club on January 17, 2026—their first league win since December 13, powered by Vedat Muriqi’s hat-trick.

Before that, they suffered defeat at Rayo Vallecano and a home loss to Girona, reflecting ongoing struggles to string consistent wins together.

Predicted lineups

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Hancko, Pubill, Ruggeri; Simeone, Cardoso, Barrios, Baena; Sorloth, Alvarez.

Mallorca: Roman; Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica; Sanchez, Mascarell, Costa, Darder; Virgili, Muriqi.

How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca?

UK viewers can catch the La Liga match live on Premier Sports 1.

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