Mallorca II vs Atlético Baleares - Friendlies Clubs

Season-defining implications hang over this Friendlies Clubs clash at the home ground, where Mallorca II host Atlético Baleares on August 15, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. Altrincham vs Manchester United U21s highlights and reaction from pre-season fixture.

There is plenty riding on this Friendlies Clubs encounter for Mallorca II and Atlético Baleares alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. Mallorca II will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Larson has not visited Victory Lane since May last year but remains firmly in championship contention, sitting eighth in the standings as the NASCAR Chase approaches in September.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Adama Traore was even able to get away with a quite extraordinary headed own goal on debut.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.