RCD Mallorca manager Luis García has demanded more from his players despite a convincing 3-0 home win over AD Ceuta at Son Moix. The victory on the third matchday of LaLiga Hypermotion sees the Bermellones sitting fourth in the Segunda División table with six points from two wins and one loss, as of verified data for 31 August 2026.
The win against Ceuta featured moments of high quality, particularly from set-pieces. Àlex Sala, named match MVP, opened the scoring with a powerful direct free-kick. Later, from a corner, the same Sala assisted Adam Buksa for his first goal since recently joining the club. The other goal came from Adri Fuentes, a forward who had been searching for a goal and who, according to the manager, is expected to be a starter at least in this first part of the season.
Why is the manager asking for more?
Luis García showed satisfaction with the result but was very clear in his post-match analysis. "We have to do more because we have more," stated the coach, underlining that positive results do not blind him. García believes the team should have had a larger lead at halftime and asked his players to keep pushing and demanding more from themselves. This mindset aims to keep the team in the promotion fight, as they currently sit just one point behind leaders Granada CF.
Effectiveness from set-pieces was a key strength. "We have both takers and people who finish. Set-pieces are very aggressive and a very important phase," explained García. This offensive power is reflected in the season's stats: five goals scored and only two conceded, giving a +3 goal difference. The next challenge is an away trip to face bottom-placed Eldense on 5 September, a match you can follow on our fixtures page.
What is Àlex Sala's role in the model?
Midfielder Àlex Sala emerged as a fundamental piece in the victory. Luis García praised his understanding of the team's playing model, highlighting that he offers solutions both in attack and defence. The manager is convinced the player has the level to play in the Primera División. His performance, added to that of other key players, is vital to maintaining consistency and aiming for the top spots, something that can be monitored on our standings page.
How does Mateu Morey's departure affect the team?
On the departure front, full-back Mateu Morey was not included in the match squad due to his imminent transfer to Girona, a move that will be finalized barring any last-minute issues. García bid him farewell by calling him a "great professional" and assured that the squad has enough players to cover the right-back position even if a new signing does not arrive. This confidence in the squad's depth is part of the project in which the manager places absolute faith.
With the transfer window about to close, RCD Mallorca faces the coming weeks with a solid base and the ambition to climb the table. The internal demand set by Luis García will be the compass for a squad that has already shown it has attacking arguments. The immediate objective is to take three points at a time, starting with the trip to Eldense, to cut that one-point gap to the summit.
