Adrián Fuentes was the star of the show in a victorious night for RCD Mallorca. The Balearic side defeated CE Sabadell FC 2-0 at Son Moix, a result that keeps them firmly in third place in the Segunda División with 10 points from five games.
The win was stamped by Fuentes, who now has three goals this season. The forward opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a pass from Arnau Tenas and doubled the lead in the 24th, sealing a victory that marks a third consecutive clean sheet at home. Manager Luis García highlighted his team's offensive efficiency and their ability to adapt tactically during the match.
Reactions from the stands and the bench
Luis García explained the game had a lot of end-to-end action and that spectators probably enjoyed it, though for the coaching staff it was more tense. "We had to adjust to Sabadell's very deep-lying two-man line," the coach commented, detailing that he pushed Liso higher and Abou wider to form a back four. He acknowledged that failing to score a third goal kept the result in doubt until the end, but expressed his joy for the fans' unwavering support.
For his part, Adrián Fuentes was pleased but kept perspective. "The truth is I'm happy, but we mustn't dwell on that alone," stated the two-goal hero. The player emphasised the team matched the intensity of a Sabadell side that arrived unbeaten in the category and with promotion momentum, and noted they have achieved nothing yet despite the good run.
A dream debut and collective confidence
The match held special meaning for Luis Orejuela, who fulfilled his childhood dream of making his home debut for Mallorca. "Very happy for the team's victory and for the home debut," declared the full-back, who added he thought of his younger self when celebrating. Orejuela thanked the coaching staff and his teammates for the confidence placed in him.
Arnau Tenas, who provided the assist for the first goal, spoke of the group's unity as the foundation for success. The goalkeeper said he felt confident and trusted by the team, staff, and fans, and revealed that upon seeing Fuentes' run he chose to pass instead of shoot. That on-field understanding translated into three valuable points.
With this win, Mallorca consolidates its privileged position in the table, just three points behind leaders Castellón. The team has scored seven goals and conceded only two so far this campaign, showing a very solid defensive record.
The next fixture is away on Saturday, 19 September, against ninth-placed Real Sociedad II. The Balearic outfit faces the challenge with the confirmed absence of Abdón Prats, but with morale high after a positive run of results that includes three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. All fixture information is available in our fixtures section.
This story first appeared at RCD Mallorca
