RCD Mallorca picked up a valuable away point with a goalless draw against Girona at Montilivi. The LaLiga HyperMotion match, played on Friday in front of 8,573 spectators, leaves the islanders fifth in the Segunda División table with 14 points from eight games.
The match began with a minute's silence for the victims of the storm in Catalonia. On the pitch, both teams showed a similar approach, prioritising defensive solidity over clear-cut chances. Arnau Tenas in the Mallorca goal was not called into serious action. At the other end, Gazzaniga was also rarely tested by a visiting attack that found few openings.
Substitutions and chances
The first half featured more tension than quality football. Luis García made his first change at the break, bringing on Lato for Moreno. Later, in the 57th minute, Cerdà replaced Puigmal. The hosts, managed by Quique Álvarez, tried to push with the introductions of players like Bryan Gil and Abel Ruiz, but the defence marshalled by Raíllo remained compact. The best chance of the game came in the second half from a cross, but a local forward's headed effort sailed over the bar.
The goalless draw is a useful result in the promotion race. Mallorca maintains one of the tightest defences in the division, having conceded only three goals in eight matches. Luis García's team heads into the international break with a record of four wins, two draws and two losses. Their next fixture is against Las Palmas at Son Moix, a key match to continue climbing the standings.
With top scorer Fuentes, who has four goals this season, recovering from a minor issue, the team will look to sharpen their finishing for the next challenge. The point earned at Girona consolidates Mallorca's place in the promotion spots and allows them to face the next phase of the season with confidence.
This story first appeared at Mundo Deportivo
