RCD Mallorca delivered their finest performance of the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Las Palmas at Son Moix, a result that bolsters their automatic promotion hopes. Goals from Pablo Torre, Alex Sala and Adri Fuentes, all from open play, capped off an aggressive and incisive display that had been missing in previous weeks.
Manager Luis García Fernández was unequivocal in his assessment. "Without a doubt the best match of the season so far," he stated. He pinpointed high pressing and end product as the keys to success. "We stole a huge number of balls in the opponent's half and we hurt them."
A dominant start
The first half was a torrent of energy from the home side. Pressure instigated by Cerdà in the attacking third led to the opening goal, scored by Pablo Torre in the 27th minute. The second half maintained the tempo. A move involving Adri Fuentes resulted in Alex Sala's goal shortly after the restart. The icing on the cake came from Fuentes himself, who finished off an assist from Sergio Darder to notch his fifth goal of the campaign in nine appearances. This 3-1 win, according to verified data, solidifies a positive run.
The contrast with the previous match, a goalless draw with not a single shot on target against Girona, could not be more stark. Before this Sunday, the team had managed only four open-play goals in eight games. Scoring three in a single match represents a huge qualitative leap and reinforces faith in García's project. Players like Antonio Sánchez were instrumental in winning the ball high up the pitch to fuel this exhibition.
The league context
This comprehensive victory has a direct impact on the table. RCD Mallorca now sit fourth in the Segunda División with 17 points, just four behind leaders Almería. The win, coupled with stumbles from other rivals, has narrowed the gap to the automatic promotion spots. The team is in solid recent form, with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five outings.
The schedule offers no respite. The next challenge is a high-stakes direct clash against Eibar at Ipurúa. The gunsmiths are second in the table, making the match a potentially decisive one. The squad, with morale sky-high, heads into this week of preparation buoyed by a demonstration of identity and attacking power.
This story first appeared at diariodemallorca.es
