Barcelona's La Liga title defence kicks off with a trip to Mallorca on August 16 as Hansi Flick aims to retain the trophy he secured in a dominant debut campaign.
The former Bayern Munich boss scooped a domestic treble in his first 12 months in charge as Clasico rivals Real Madrid were ruthlessly brushed aside.
Flick has tweaked his squad over the summer, with Joan Garcia joining from neighbours Espanyol, and a bold season-long loan move for Manchester United star Marcus Rashford also secured.
Both players have impressed in preseason, but the ongoing chaos over their La Liga registration hangs over Barcelona's build-up to this game. Fans are also awaiting updates over Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury absence.
Club president Joan Laporta has assured the Blaugrana faithful of Garcia's involvement in Palma, but Rashford's status is less clear.
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Mallorca vs. Barcelona lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Mallorca's summer business included a move to sign Pablo Torre from Barcelona and he's in line to start against his former side.
Spain Under-21 international Mateo Joseph has also joined on loan from Leeds United, but key defender Pablo Maffeo is out with a hamstring issue.
Mallorca predicted starting XI (4-4-2, right to left): Greif (GK) — Morey, Lopez, Raillo, Lato — Sanchez, Costa, Torre, Darder — Muriqi, Joseph
Injured: Maffeo (hamstring)
Suspended: Mascarell
Barcelona's sole absentee is captain Ter Stegen with the Germany international at the centre of swirling controversy in Catalonia.
After initially rejecting Barcelona's request to send his post-surgery medical report to La Liga, the veteran goalkeeper relented, and the club reinstated his captaincy.
However, Laporta and Co. are still waiting on news over how much of his salary space can be repurposed to register Garcia, with only 50% allowed if he is only sidelined for four months.
Rashford could just miss the deadline for now as Barcelona balance their finances, and a late call will be made on Robert Lewandowski's muscle injury.
Barcelona predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Garcia (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Balde — De Jong, Pedri, Olmo — Lamine Yamal, Torres, Raphinha
Injured: Ter Stegen (back)
Suspended: None
Mallorca vs. Barcelona match details
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. local / 11 p.m. IST
- Location: Estadi Son Moix, Palma Spain
- Competition: La Liga
- Referee: -
- VAR: -
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