Preview: Mallorca vs. Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid sit nine points adrift of La Liga leaders Barcelona and they can close down that gap even further if they get a result against Mallorca this weekend.

The away side suffered a damaging 4-1 defeat to Barca a fortnight ago but they were able to recover with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Meanwhile, Mallorca are struggling in the bottom half of the table and are only out of the relegation zone by one point, which indicates that they will be determined to get maximum points this weekend.

Victor and Arizmendi are likely to lead the attacking threat for the home side, while Atletico will be without Miranda after the defender was sent off during Atletico's win over Celta Vigo.

Recent form

Mallorca: DLLLW

Atletico: LWWLW

Possible starting lineups

Mallorca: Aouate; Nunes, Bigas, Kevin, Pina; Marquez, Marti, Lopez, Dos Santos; Vi­ctor, Arizmendi

Atletico: Courtois; Godin, Cisma, Juanfran, Diaz; Tiago, Koke, Turan, Gabi; Falcao, Costa

Sports Mole says: 0-2