Atletico de Madrid debuts at Vicente Calderón by receiving Mallorca

After facing Real Madrid in the first weak of League play, Atletico de Madrid makes their home debut this season at Vicente Calderón Stadium by receivning Mallorca. The team coached by Gregorio Manzan had an excellent second half of last season and won´t be an easy opponent to take down. These two teams have played each other in Madrid in League play on 19 occasions, with 13 Atletico victories, 2 draws and 4 victories for the visitors. In these matches, Atletico has scored a total of 44 goals, while Mallorca has netted 15. Last season, Javier Aguirre´s side could only manage a draw in their home match against Mallorca; Fernando Torres put Atletico on top soon after the opening whistle but Arango, in the second half, levelled for the final score.