Levante vs Mallorca - La Liga

Levante prepare to host Mallorca at the home ground on May 17, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their La Liga season. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

There is plenty riding on this La Liga encounter for Levante and Mallorca alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, LDWDL in their last five and a season win rate of just 20% that has the alarm bells ringing. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Michael Carrick has spoken on why Marcus Rashford did not feature for Manchester United in the club's most recent pre-season outing.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Levante favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Mallorca are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. The Inter Miami forward is expected to continue playing at club level, but whether he extends his international career for another two years remains one of the biggest questions facing Argentina.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the La Liga standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.