Mallorca aims to build on their strong start to the 2024-25 La Liga season as they host Athletic Bilbao in an exciting matchup.

Under the guidance of talented head coach Jagoba Arrasate, who joined from Osasuna this summer, Mallorca has made a strong start to the season. They have secured five wins, two draws, and three losses in their first 10 matches, earning a total of 17 points.

Mallorca comes into this match following a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, where Vedat Muriqi scored the decisive goal in the 76th minute. They've won four of their last five league matches, showing significant improvement after finishing 15th last season, suggesting they could be dark horses for a European spot this time around.

Athletic Bilbao matches Mallorca's record, also claiming five wins, two draws, and three losses for a total of 17 points, which places them fifth in the standings. The Lions have found the net 17 times in La Liga, with only Villarreal (18), Real Madrid (21), and Barcelona (33) scoring more. However, they have conceded 11 goals.

Under Ernesto Valverde, Athletic aims to replicate last season's fifth-place finish and may even challenge for a top-four spot if they can find their best form. They head into this match on the back of a 1-0 victory over Slavia Prague in the Europa League, having also recorded a 4-1 win over Espanyol in La Liga last weekend. They will be looking for their third consecutive win on Monday.