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LaLiga: Real Madrid’s hidden advantage vs. Barca, Atletico’s second-best player, fairytale Mallorca’s test
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LaLiga: Real Madrid’s hidden advantage vs. Barca, Atletico’s second-best player, fairytale Mallorca’s test

The Mallorca fairytale faces a big test Mallorca aren't usually in the hunt for European places in La Liga, as they are traditionally a smaller club that spends its time trying to play spoiler to the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, bouncing in between the first and second divisions. Already, Mallorca made an impression on an international scale this season by nicking a point off Real Madrid on Matchday 1, spoiling Kylian Mbappe's long-awaited debut in the process. In addition to the draw with the reigning champions of Spain and Europe, Mallorca own quality wins over usual European hopefuls Real Betis and Real Sociedad. So after 10 Matchdays in La Liga, Mallorca sit sixth in the table with 17 points, tied on points with Athletic Club in fifth. This coming Monday, Mallorca will...