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Real Madrid are back in La Liga action at the start of 2024 as Carlo Ancelotti’s side host Mallorca on January 3.
Los Blancos wrapped up 2023 as La Liga leaders, and the club also confirmed a contract extension for Ancelotti during the mid-season break, in a further boost for the squad.
However, they face a packed schedule in January as the Copa del Rey and Spanish Supercopa kick into gear, and the calendar year begins against a Mallorca team unbeaten in their final five league games of 2023.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Real Madrid vs Mallorca kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Wednesday, January 3 at 7:15 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Wed, Jan. 3 | 1:15 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Wed, Jan. 3 | 1:15 p.m. ET |
| UK | Wed, Jan. 3 | 6:15 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Thu, Jan. 4 | 5:15 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Wed, Jan. 3 | 11:45 p.m. IST |
Real Madrid vs Mallorca live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
| Canada | — |
TSN+ |
| UK | Viaplay Sports 1, ITV 4 | Viaplay UK, ITVX, La Liga TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | JioTV |
USA: This game is available on ESPN+, with Spanish language options on ESPN Deportes, and streaming options available on Fubo.
Canada: This game is live streaming exclusively on TSN+.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via Viaplay Sports 1 and ITV 4, with the latter available on free-to-air TV in the UK. Streaming options are on Viaplay UK, ITVX and La Liga TV.
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Real Madrid vs Mallorca lineups, team news
Ancelotti is without some key names in defence with David Alaba joining Eder Militao on the long term injury list and club captain Nacho Fernandez is suspended.
Vinicius Junior could return, after a six-week injury absence, with veteran full-back Dani Carvajal also passed fit.
Real Madrid (4-3-3, right to left): Lunin (GK) — Carvajal, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy — Kroos, Bellingham, Modric — Rodrygo, Joselu, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid subs (9): TBC
Mallorca’s strong run of recent form means Javier Aguirre will not make too many changes to his starting team. Jaume Costa misses out through suspension and Sergi Darder is set to fill in.
Mallorca (3-4-3 right to left): Rajković (GK) — Gonzalez, Raillo, Nastasic — Maffeo, S. Costa, Darder, Rodriguez, — Sanchez, Larin, Morianes.
Mallorca subs (9): TBC
Real Madrid vs Mallorca prediction
Real Madrid are in red hot form this season with just one defeat across all competitions as Ancelotti aims for a potential trophy quadruple in 2024.
Mallorca have stablised following a difficult start to the campaign, and they will be confident of avoiding a relegation battle, but the hosts should have too much attacking power in this clash.
Real Madrid have won their last seven successive home league ties against Mallorca and Ancelotti will want to start 2024 with a victory.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Mallorca
