Barcelona vs Mallorca is set to be the first league match of Barcelona in the 2025/26 La Liga season, and it’s the second season under head coach Hansi Flick.With fresh tactics, new faces, and huge expectations, this game will show whether Barcelona can make a statement right from matchday one.
This fixture has produced exciting football in recent years. While Barcelona often comes out on top, Mallorca’s home ground has proven tricky, with the atmosphere at Estadi de Son Moix pushing the home team to fight hard.
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Barcelona vs Mallorca: Date and Time of the Match
The Barcelona vs Mallorca match will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, kicking off at 17:30 UTC at the Estadi de Son Moix in Palma, Spain.
Match Timings:
• Spain (Local): 7:30 PM CEST
• United States (ET): 1:30 PM
• India (IST): 11:00 PM
Fans worldwide can catch the action live through official broadcasters and online streaming platforms covering La Liga.
Barcelona Predicted Lineups
Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona is expected to field a dynamic, high-pressing side. Here’s a possible XI for the Barcelona vs Mallorca opener:
Predicted XI:(4-3-3)
• GK:Joan García.
• Defense: Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí, Alejandro Balde.
• Midfield: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri,Fermín López.
• Attack: Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, Raphinha.
This lineup combines experience, creativity, and youthful energy — key to breaking down Mallorca’s organized defense
Barcelona Squad Depth:
One of the most exciting aspects ahead of Barcelona vs Mallorca is the incredible squad depth under Hansi Flick. The Blaugrana now have multiple quality options in every position, making them dangerous throughout the season.
Goalkeepers:
• Marc-André ter Stegen (33, Germany)
• Iñaki Peña (26, Spain) .
• Wojciech Szczesny (35, Poland)
Defenders:
• Eric García (24, Spain)
• Andreas Christensen (29, Denmark)
• Gerard Martín (23, Spain)
• Héctor Fort (19, Spain)
Midfielders:
• Marc Casadó (21, Spain)
• Marc Bernal (18, Spain)
• Oriol Romeu (33, Spain)
• Gavi (21, Spain)
• Dani Olmo (27, Spain) .
• Guille Fernández(17, Spain)
Forwards:
• Toni Fernández (17, Spain)
• Roony Bardghji (19, Sweden)
• Ferran Torres (25, Spain)
• Robert Lewandowski (36, Poland)
With this kind of depth, Barcelona can rotate without losing quality — a massive advantage over a long La Liga season.
Where to Watch Barcelona vs Mallorca
Fans in the USA can watch the Barcelona vs Mallorca opener live on ESPN2 (English) and ESPN Deportes (Spanish), with streaming available via ESPN+, the ESPN App, and platforms like fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Orange, and YouTube TV. In India, the entire 2025/26 La Liga season streams exclusively on FanCode via mobile, web, and TV apps, also accessible through OTTplay Premium and free platforms like Gxr. Across the MENA region and much of Asia-Pacific, beIN Sports will broadcast the game, while fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can watch on DAZN.
