RCD Mallorca secured a key three points this Sunday with a 2-0 victory over CE Sabadell at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, in a match corresponding to the fifth round of LaLiga Hypermotion. Adrián Fuentes, with two goals inside the first quarter of an hour, was the standout performer in a win that solidifies the team's position near the top of the table.
A dominant start
The breakthrough came early. In the 10th minute, a precise cross from Arnau Tenas found Fuentes, who headed home to open the scoring. Just fourteen minutes later, the same striker appeared again to finish another team move and seal the match. With these two goals, Fuentes now has three for the season, confirming his status as the team's top scorer.
The side controlled the game after the brace, managing the tempo and their advantage while conceding few clear chances. Defensive solidity, having conceded only two goals in five matches, was once again a cornerstone of the victory. The absence of forward Abdón Prats, sidelined through injury, did not hamper the team's attacking output on this occasion.
Context and next fixture
With this result, RCD Mallorca remains in third place in the Segunda División, accumulating 10 points from a possible 15. The team sits three points behind leaders Castellón. The next fixture is an away trip to face ninth-placed Real Sociedad II. Supporters can follow the team's progress in the standings and the full schedule of upcoming fixtures.
This story first appeared at rtvc.es
