Another exciting weekend of La Liga action is rounded off on Monday with a mouthwatering clash between European hopefuls Sevilla and Real Mallorca (Sevilla 4/7, draw 3/1, Mallorca 9/2 – Match Betting).
Both teams have made solid starts to the campaign and will be desperate to claim what could be a crucial three points come the end of the season.
After a few years of turmoil both on and off the field, Sevilla had somewhat of a quiet summer this time around and it appears to have suited them following a number of strong results, most notably their 1-0 win over Real Madrid.
However, they’ve struggled in recent weeks and the international break may have come at just the right time for Michel’s men after their disappointing defeat to Celta Vigo earlier this month.
Los Rojiblancos have a number of talented players but winger Jesus Navas is undoubtedly their star man and his form often reflects his side’s fortunes.
After his brilliant display against Madrid, Navas has been quiet in recent weeks and will be desperate to produce a strong performance.
Furthermore, with him likely to come up against former Spain (5/1 2014 World Cup outright) defender Antonio Lopez, he will be even more inspired as he continues to try and show he is good enough to earn a permanent place in the national side.
Mallorca also come into the game on the back of two defeats and appear to have lost some of their momentum after a stunning start to the campaign.
Boss Joaquin Caparros has previously described his side as one of the top four in Spain and they certainly look capable of sneaking into the higher echelons this season.
This is a match they will be looking to win if they’re to achieve their target and with so much of their game plan based around a solid defence, pressure will once again be on Tomer Hemed to fire them to glory.
The Israeli (20/1 to win World Cup qualifying Group F) scored five goals in two matches while on international duty and has been flying so far this season, scoring five times in his seven league matches. He will fancy his chances of adding to his tally against the sometimes erratic Sevilla rearguard.
This one looks as if it could be a classic and the teams’ opposing styles will undoubtedly produce fireworks.
However, Sevilla are extremely strong at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan and the extra quality within their squad may just see them sneak it, but it’ll certainly be tight (Sevilla 13/2 to win 2-1).
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Coming up on Friday is Roberto Di Matteo’s chance to pick up his first piece of silverware this season as Chelsea take on Atletico Madrid for the European Super Cup, taking place in Monaco with the kick-off at 1945.
Two-time winner of the competition, Jose Mourinho, has the know-how to help nine-time European winners Real Madrid overturn a 2-1 Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat by Bayern Munich in the return tie at the Santiago Bernabeu (Real 8/15, draw 10/3, Bayern 5/1 – Match Betting) on Wednesday.