RCD Mallorca secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Ceuta at Son Moix, notching their second consecutive win in the Segunda División. Luis García's side dominated from the outset and sealed the match with goals from Alex Sala, Adrián Fuentes, and Karol Buksa.
The matchday began with a respectful gesture as both teams observed a minute of silence in support of Ceuta. After that moment, Mallorca took control of the game. With this win, the Balearic team sits fourth in the standings, with six points from a possible nine after three matchdays, and their recent form reads win, loss, win. They are just one point behind leaders Granada CF in a tight race for direct promotion.
How did the match unfold?
Alex Sala opened the scoring with a stunning direct free-kick, showcasing his quality from set-pieces. Shortly after, Adrián Fuentes doubled the lead with a shot that hit the crossbar and went in. The third goal came in the second half when Karol Buksa perfectly headed home a corner. Ceuta, for their part, looked weak and failed to create real danger against the local defense. Diario de Mallorca, which covered the match, highlighted the team's solidity at home.
What changes did the manager make?
Luis García made several changes to the starting eleven, giving Cerdà his debut from the start. During the match, he introduced Roca, Antonio Sánchez, Liso, and Buksa himself from the bench. Conversely, Morlanes, Cerdà, Luvumbo, and Fuentes left the pitch. The manager aimed to give minutes to different players and manage workload, especially with an eye on the next away fixture against 20th-placed Eldense. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
What does this win mean for the season?
This triumph marks Mallorca's second consecutive victory and their second at Son Moix this campaign. The team has taken six points from nine available, a start that solidifies them as candidates for direct promotion. In attack, they have scored five goals and conceded only two, giving them a positive goal difference of three. The dressing room mood is optimistic, as reflected by Enric Mas's euphoria after the match, who stated: "He tenido las mejores sensaciones de mi carrera" (I've had the best feelings of my career).
What is the context of the transfer market?
The victory comes at a key moment, just before the transfer market closes on Tuesday. The club has been active, with Alberto Moreno as the eleventh signing, a player who has expressed his desire to lead Mallorca to the Primera División. Furthermore, Nemanja Gudelj has been mentioned as an option to strengthen the squad. In parallel, the club has terminated the contracts of two detained footballers. These moves aim to finalize a competitive squad, whose details are available in our squad section.
The path ahead is not easy. The team has paid for its mistakes in the box in previous games and must maintain concentration. The next challenge is a visit to Eldense's ground on September 5th. With a solid defense and an attack that has found its scoring touch, Mallorca approaches this trip from fourth place, intending to keep adding points and close in on the top of the standings.
