[(Mallorca) Strength]:
1. Mallorca finished 10th in La Liga last season. This season, there have been few changes in their squad, and they have the potential to challenge for a place in European competitions. Facing FC Barcelona, despite knowing there is a gap in strength, Mallorca are striving to earn points and keep unbeaten, so they are motivated.
2. Mallorca have signed new players in the summer transfer window. Forward Mateo Joseph, midfielder Pablo Torre and goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom have joined the team.
3. Mallorca recorded 13 wins, 9 draws and 16 losses in 38 rounds of La Liga last season, ultimately ranking 10th in the league table, with a mediocre performance. Mallorca have achieved 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 6 friendly matches, and their overall form has been adjusted quite well.
4. Mallorca have recently achieved two consecutive home victories in friendly matches, performing well overall at home. In their last home game, they defeated Hamburger SV 2-0.
5. Mallorca won 3 of their last 5 friendly games in AH.
[(Mallorca) Weakness]:
1. Mallorca midfielder Samuel Costa is in doubt for the first round of La Liga this season due to injury.
2. Mallorca have conceded six goals in their last five matches, and the team's recent defensive performance has been rather mediocre.
[(FC Barcelona) Strength]:
1. As the defending champions of La Liga, FC Barcelona have enhanced their strength by signing strong players like Rashford in the new season. This season opener presents a crucial opportunity for the team to secure victory, integrate new signings, boost morale, and make a strong statement in their title defense campaign. So their fighting spirit is extremely strong.
2. FC Barcelona have made some signings in the summer transfer window, such as striker Marcus Rashford and goalkeeper Joan Garcia. It is reported that Rashford and Garcia have completed their registrations and can play in the match against Mallorca.
3. FC Barcelona recorded 28 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in 38 rounds of La Liga last season and eventually won the league championship, demonstrating strong strength. FC Barcelona have recently achieved four consecutive victories in friendly matches and are in excellent form. In the last friendly match, they easily defeated Como 1907 5-0.
4. FC Barcelona have won all of their last three away friendly matches, and their morale on away field is extremely high. In their last away friendly match, they thrashed Daegu FC 5-0.
5. FC Barcelona were the team with the strongest attacking power in La Liga last season, scoring 102 goals in 38 rounds of La Liga.
6. FC Barcelona have held a clear advantage in their past encounters with Mallorca, achieving 9 wins and 1 draw in their last 10 matches. Among them, FC Barcelona also have an outstanding performance away from home. In the first meeting of last season, FC Barcelona won 5-1 away against Mallorca.
7. The AH line is -1.0 for the away side, which is in favor of FC Barcelona.
[(FC Barcelona) Weakness]:
1. FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski will miss the club's first away league match against Mallorca due to discomfort in his left thigh muscle. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen injury has been confirmed by the La Liga medical committee as a long-term one and he will miss this La Liga match.
[Tips]:
Mallorca finished 10th in La Liga last season, with average overall performance.
The team had some highlights in the preseason, but their overall strength and squad depth still fell short.
On the other hand, defending champions FC Barcelona won the La Liga title last season, and have recently achieved four consecutive victories in friendly matches and are in excellent form.
In the last 10 encounters between the two sides, FC Barcelona have achieved 9 wins and 1 draw, holding a clear advantage.
The AH line is -1.0 for the away side, which is in favor of FC Barcelona.
So FC Barcelona are expected to win in this away match and secure a successful start.
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