Is Mallorca v Real Madrid on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch La Liga fixture tonight

Everything you need to know ahead of the opening weekend La Liga clash

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Real Madrid begin the defence of their La Liga crown with a trip to Mallorca.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side secured their first silverware of the season in the Uefa Super Cup last week, producing an impressive performance as Kylian Mbappe bedded in nicely on debut.

A star-studded squad has been strengthened by the Frenchman’s arrival and Ancelotti will now try to figure out how best to deploy his array of attacking talent, with Jude Bellingham potentially continuing in a deeper role.

A relatively tight defence helped allow the hosts to stave off relegation last year, while they also reached the Copa del Rey final.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Mallorca vs Real Madrid?

Mallorca vs Real Madrid is due to kick off at 8.30pm BST on Sunday 18 August at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in Palma de Mallorca.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV4, with coverage on the channel from 8pm BST and a livestream available via ITVX. Alternately, Premier Sports 1 will also be showing the fixture - the broadcaster’s coverage follows the encounter between Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano.

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Team news

Javi Llabres is the lone absentee for the home side, leaving new manager Jagoba Arrasate plenty of options to choose from. Japan forward Takuma Asano could make his competitive debut after arriving on a free transfer from Bochum.

Eduardo Camavinga joined David Alaba in the treatment room at Real Madrid ahead of the Uefa Super Cup, but there are no fresh concerns for this fixture. An unchanged starting line-up is therefore a real possibility.

Mallorca XI: Greif; Van der Hayden, Raillo, Gonzalez; Maffeo, Mascarell, Rodriguez, Mojica; Darder; Muriqi, Asano

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Odds

Mallorca win 7/1

Draw 10/3

Real Madrid win 12/25

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Prediction

Mallorca 0-3 Real Madrid

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