Mallorca vs PSG Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly

Reigning European champions eye big win over relegated Spanish side Mallorca.

Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, gears up to host a club-friendly fixture. Reigning European champions PSG and Spanish outfit Mallorca take on each other in what is set to be a thrilling contest.

Mallorca got relegated to the second division despite finishing level on points with three teams. They now have to start afresh. As they kickstart their pre-season, they have a mammoth task of playing against reigning French and European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Following their relegation, several key players, including Leo Roman, Vedat Muriqi, and Pablo Maffeo, have departed the club. They have roped in Arnau Tenas, Alex Sala and Antonio Roca as their new signing. Former Qatar and Las Palmas gaffer Luis Garcia is set to lead them for the next season.

Paris Saint-Germain will be keen to retain their top French and European honours. They commence their pre-season against Spanish outfit Mallorca. They are yet to make any key signings in the transfer market.

Randal Kolo Muani, Goncalo Ramos and Kang In Lee have departed the club. Mastermind Luis Enrique has changed the club’s trajectory. But the next season won’t be easy.

The pressure will be too high. With back-to-back UCL wins, they have high expectations. But Enrique loves pressure and is known for delivering results.

Kick-off:

• Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
• Stadium: Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
• Kick-off time: 12:30 a.m. IST
• Date: Thursday, 6 August
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Mallorca (in all competitions): W-L-L-D-W

PSG (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Arnau Tenas (Mallorca)

The Spanish custodian will be up against his former side PSG when these two sides lock horns. He will be tasked with the responsibility of keeping a clean sheet against an elite attack. He has previously played for Barca and Paris Saint-Germain before finding his new home in Mallorca.

Unlike his former teams, he is expected to be the first-choice keeper for Luis Garcia. An Olympic Gold medalist with Spain at the 2024 Paris Games, Tenas has represented Spain across all major youth international levels. He is one of the brightest talents to watch out for.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)

The 25-year-old Georgian striker from Tbilisi has been in sublime form since making a move to the Ligue 1 giants. He has had 32 goal contributions in over 50 games for Paris Saint-Germain. He has been one of their best players, playing a pivotal role in propelling them to the UCL Championship.

A world-class striker, Kvaratskhelia established himself as an attacking centrepiece in Paris. He was instrumental in their attack across Ligue 1 and UCL campaigns.

Match Facts

• These two sides will lock horns for the first time.
• Mallorca got relegated to the Spanish second tier.
• PSG are reigning European champions.

Mallorca vs PSG: Betting Tips and Odds

• PSG to win the game – 7/10 with bet365
• Both teams not to score – 6/4 with bet365
• Mallorca 0-4 PSG – 25/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

For Mallorca, Johan Mojica and Jan Salas will be out.

For PSG, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Vitinha, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Fabián Ruiz, Lucas Hernández, and Willian Pacho are expected to be out.

Head-to-Head

These two sides will lock horns for the first time.

Predicted Lineups

Mallorca predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Arnau Tenas (GK); Mateu Morey, Javi López, Antonio Raíllo, Toni Lato; Jaume Costa, Manu Morlanes, Pablo Torre; Arnau Puigmal, Adrian Fuentes, Jan Virgili

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Matvey Safonov (GK); Naoufel El Hannach, Illia Zabarnyi, Lucas Beraldo, David Boly; Senny Mayulu, Gabriel Moscardo, Renato Sanches; Pedro Fernandez, Quentin Ndjantou, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Match Prediction

We expect this game to be a one-sided affair. PSG are technically superior to Mallorca. Despite the Paris team missing their key players, we expect them to go all guns blazing and win the next game.

Prediction: Mallorca 0-4 PSG

Telecast Details

Worldwide: PSG TV Premium

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