Real Madrid will be looking to kick off 2024 with a victory when Carlo Ancelotti's side play host to Mallorca in a La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Los Blancos complimented a perfect record in Group C of the Champions League with a couple of league wins against Villarreal and Alaves towards the end of 2023.
While Madrid are aiming to pull ahead atop La Liga, Mallorca will be looking to extend a six-game unbeaten run in all competitions following a 3-2 win over Osasuna the last time out.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | January 3, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 6:15 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Santiago Bernabeu |
La Liga match between Real Madrid and Mallorca will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
It will kick off at 6:15 pm GMT on January 3 in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Real Madrid vs Mallorca online - TV channels & live streams
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 | Viaplay Sports 1 | Watch here |
 | LaLigaTV | Watch here |
 | ITVX | Watch here |
The game will be broadcast live on TV on ITV4, Viaplay Sports 1 and LaLigaTV in the UK, and is available to stream online live through ITVX, Viaplay and LaLigaTV.
Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
Real Madrid team news
Ancelotti continues to remain without the injured lot of Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy, but Eduardo Camavinga is in line to return from his setback.
Although Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr are both available, Ancelotti may exercise caution with the Brazilian. So Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo would start upfront.
As Nacho is suspended for the tie, Aurelien Tchouameni will be expected to partner Antonio Rudiger at the heart of the defense.
Meanwhile, midfielder Arda Guler could finally make his long-awaited debut off the bench.
Real Madrid possible XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Garcia; Kroos, Valverde, Modric, Bellingham; Brahim, Rodrygo.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kepa, Lunin |
| Defenders: | Rudiger, Garcia, Carvajal, Vazquez |
| Midfielders: | Tchouameni, Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos, Ceballos, Modric, Bellingham, Guler |
| Forwards: | Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Joselu, Brahim |
Mallorca team news
The visitors are without the injured duo of Martin Valjent and Vedat Muriqi, while Jaume Costa will serve a one-match suspension on account of accumulation of yellow cards.
Toni Lato is likely to return after missing the last two games with a knock, alongside former Real Madrid man Omar Mascarell who missed the Osasuna win through injury.
Mallorca possible XI: Rajkovic; Gonzalez, Nastasic, Raillo; Maffeo, S. Costa, Mascarell, Lato; Sanchez, Rodriguez; Larin.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rajkovic, Greif, Cuellar |
| Defenders: | Van der Heyden, Raillo, Copete, Nastasic, Cufre, Maffeo, Gonzalez |
| Midfielders: | S. Costa, Darder, Morlanes, Sanchez, Rodriguez |
| Forwards: | Ndiaye, Llabres, Larin, Prats |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Real Madrid and Mallorca across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2023 | Mallorca 1-0 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| September 11, 2022 | Real Madrid 4-1 Mallorca | La Liga |
| March 14, 2022 | Mallorca 0-3 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| September 22, 2021 | Real Madrid 6-1 Mallorca | La Liga |
| June 24, 2020 | Real Madrid 2-0 Mallorca | La Liga |