Dude, the Real Madrid - R.C.D. Mallorca match always feels different from most normal LaLiga games. One of my buddies is a Mallorca fan, and I get why he circles this one on the calendar. Even though it’s not some classic rivalry like El Clásico, there’s always extra energy because Mallorca loves the underdog role. I’ve seen matches where they play way above everyone’s expectations, just because they want to take down the league giants on their turf.

Also, Mallorca usually comes in full of energy, trying stuff they just wouldn’t try against a random mid-table team. It’s a classic big vs. little matchup, but Mallorca’s squad is actually strong this year, with forwards like Muriqi and Asano causing all sorts of problems. When Madrid plays them at the Bernabéu, there’s this feeling in the stadium that anything could go wild, especially if Mallorca scores first.

It’s just one of those games where both teams have a lot to prove and both sets of fans kind of know anything could happen—even if Madrid wins most of the time. I always make sure I catch this one live if I can.