Defender Javier Olaizola will be unavailable for CD Eldense in Saturday's match against RCD Mallorca due to a contractual clause. The 19-year-old, on loan from the Bermellones, has an economic penalty in his loan agreement that prevents him from facing his parent club.
The so-called 'fear clause' sets a fine of 100,000 euros if Olaizola participates in the game. The young defender has started two of Eldense's first three league matches, with the team arriving at this fourth round with just one point. RCD Mallorca visits the Pepico Amat Stadium this Saturday at 9 PM with six points and occupying fifth place in the Segunda División standings.
What does the fear clause mean?
The clause affecting Javier Olaizola is a common mechanism in loan agreements between clubs. In this specific case, RCD Mallorca included a 100,000 euro penalty to prevent their loaned player from competing directly against them. Olaizola confirmed the situation in his own words: "no jugará ante el RCD Mallorca por la cláusula del miedo".
These types of stipulations aim to protect the interests of the parent club, especially when the loaned player might have valuable tactical information or extra motivation to prove his worth. For Eldense, Olaizola's absence represents a significant loss in their defensive line just as they face one of the category's most in-form teams. The Alicante-based side has only earned one point after drawing 2-2 against Cádiz in the second round.
How do both teams arrive at the match?
RCD Mallorca approaches the match with high morale after a solid start to the season. With six points from nine available, the team sits just one point behind leaders Granada CF. Their goal difference stands at +3 with five scored and two conceded, reflecting good functioning in both attack and defense. You can check their complete progress on our stats page.
CD Eldense, managed by former Bermellón player Claudio Barragán, is going through a difficult period. Beyond the single point earned against Cádiz, the team lost 1-0 at Leganés in the first round and suffered a 3-0 defeat at Almería in the third. Olaizola's absence further complicates their defensive outlook against an RCD Mallorca side that has shown offensive sharpness.
What role has Olaizola played this season?
Javier Olaizola has been an important piece for Claudio Barragán at the start of the campaign. The young defender, who made his Primera División debut last season under Demichelis, has played in two of Eldense's three league matches. His development at the Alicante club forms part of RCD Mallorca's training plan, which trusts that experience in Segunda División will accelerate his growth.
The loan to Eldense represents an opportunity for Olaizola to accumulate minutes in a competitive category. However, the clause preventing him from playing against his parent club limits his chances to face a top-level rival within domestic competition. His evolution can be followed through our section dedicated to the first team squad.
What does this match mean for the season?
Saturday's clash has different implications for each team. For RCD Mallorca, it represents an opportunity to add three points that would allow them to continue tracking Granada CF at the top of the table. With a +3 goal difference, the team looks to maintain their positive streak ahead of a series of commitments you can view on our fixtures calendar.
For CD Eldense, provisional bottom-placed team with just one point, the match presents an enormous challenge. Olaizola's absence weakens their defense just when they need to contain a rival that has scored in all their matches. Claudio Barragán must restructure his starting eleven to compensate for the loaned defender's absence. The match will be played on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 9 PM at the Pepico Amat Stadium.
