RCD Mallorca thrash Al Fateh 3-0 with Luvumbo and Prats goals

RCD Mallorca dominated Al Fateh 3-0 in their second pre-season friendly, with a brace from Zito Luvumbo and a goal from Abdón Prats. Luis García's side secured their second straight win in the 2026-27 preparation phase, which kicks off in under two months.

How did the match unfold?

Played under scorching heat and gusty winds at the Marbella Football Center, Mallorca started with excessive midfield control. The first clear chance arrived in the 39th minute when Zito Luvumbo punished a defensive error with a curled left-footed strike past the Al Fateh goalkeeper. The Angolan forward doubled the lead in the 44th minute after a through ball from Pablo Torre, leaving the Saudi side with no response.

After half-time, Luis García made wholesale changes. Jan Virgili came close to scoring in the 58th minute, but the referee ruled it offside. Justice arrived five minutes later when Virgili teed up Abdón Prats, who finished calmly to make it 3-0. Finnish goalkeeper Lucas Bergström, who played the second half, looked sharp after recovering from the injury that sidelined him for much of last season.

Why does this friendly matter for RCD Mallorca?

The match gave Luis García a chance to test nearly every squad option, crucial ahead of the final stretch of pre-season. The coach handed minutes to players like Jan Virgili, Antoniu Roca and Mateu Jaume Morey as the club polishes its tactics before LaLiga 2026-27. Mallorca finished last season 18th with 42 points from 11 wins, 9 draws and 18 losses, so they need to tighten their attack after scoring just 47 goals and conceding 57 in 38 games.

Club president Andy Kohlberg attended the game from the stands, backing the side during this key preparation phase. For Al Fateh, the outing served as a tough Saudi-league warm-up, with their few clear chances barely troubling Bergström.

What’s next for Real Mallorca?

Mallorca’s pre-season continues on July 30 at La Quinta, where they face Al-Ittihad’s B team. The campaign looms large after a campaign in which they finished 52 points behind Barcelona. The club, which starts the league with a -10 goal difference, must add more goals and cut the ones conceded if they are to move clear of the drop zone. The return of Bergström and the form of Prats offer early positives, but plenty of work remains before the league opener.