RCD Mallorca travel to face Real Sociedad II this Saturday buoyed by a solid victory last time out. The Balearic side, sitting third in the Segunda División with ten points, take on a ninth-placed opponent at the Estadio Zubieta with confidence high after their latest win.
Javier Aguirre's team arrives following a convincing 2-0 home win against Sabadell at Son Moix, a match settled in the first half. Adrian Fuentes, the forward who now has three goals in five appearances this season, was the hero with a brace in the tenth and twenty-fourth minutes. That victory cemented a positive run of three wins in their last five outings, which also included two clean sheets.
Current form
Confidence in the Mallorca dressing room is tangible. Beyond the latest success, the team has taken a point in a 0-0 draw at Eldense and a 3-0 home thrashing of AD Ceuta FC. Their only stumble in this start to the campaign was a 2-0 defeat in Granada. This solid defensive record, conceding just two goals in five matchdays, is a cornerstone of their current position in the standings, just three points behind leaders Castellón.
Real Sociedad II, meanwhile, have had an inconsistent run. The Basque side are coming off a 3-1 away win against FC Andorra, but prior to that they registered a draw and two defeats in their previous four matches. The fixture at Zubieta, a compact ground, always presents an added challenge for any visiting team.
Javier Aguirre is expected to field a lineup similar to the one that worked against Sabadell, with Arnau Tenas in goal and a back four of Calatayud, Valjent, Raíllo and Souhmahoro. In midfield, the experience of Manu Morlanes and Darder will be key to controlling possession and supplying a front three where Fuentes aims to extend his scoring run. Fans can check the probable lineup and all match details on our squad page. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 19 September at 14:00 local time.
