RCD Mallorca has started its pre-season medical assessments at the facilities of Juaneda Hospitales. The squad underwent tests at the Cardiology Unit of Juaneda Hospital Miramar, on Tuesday.
This process marks the official start of preparations for the 2026-27 campaign in the Segunda División. The team, managed by Luis García, arrives for these checks after a solid start to the season, sitting sixth in the standings with six points from a possible nine. Their record shows two wins and one loss, scoring five goals and conceding only two, placing them just two points behind leaders Leganés.
What do the medical checks involve?
RCD Mallorca players completed a comprehensive series of tests designed to assess their physical condition ahead of the long season. The protocol included an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram, a stress test, and a personal interview with medical staff. Players such as Manu Morlanes, Mateu Jaume, Antonio Raíllo, Martin Valjent, and Abdón Prats were among the footballers who passed through the facilities.
Following the cardiology tests, the next step in the medical routine is blood analysis. These will be conducted at the Antonio Asensio Sports City by professionals from Juaneda Hospitales. The club benefits from new technology for this process, as Juaneda Hospitales introduced three AI-powered MRI machines in 2025, the first of their kind in the Balearic Islands.
What did the squad say about the new season?
Several players shared their thoughts while undergoing the tests. Manu Morlanes confirmed the checks were complete and that training would begin on Wednesday with the new coaching staff. "With a renewed mind, it's a year in which we are all aware of what the main objective is and I believe that from today those of us who are here already have our focus on it," stated the midfielder.
Antonio Raíllo, for his part, emphasized the required change in mentality. "The main key is to clear the mind, knowing that you are in a different category, that it is another style of play in which perhaps you have to be dominant," noted the defender. He acknowledged that the Segunda División is a very professional league where many players have the ambition to reach the Primera División.
Martin Valjent, who did not know Luis García personally before his arrival, described him as an enthusiastic, strong, determined coach eager to begin. The Slovenian defender stressed that the second tier is a very balanced division where group strength, unity, and physical and mental preparation are essential to generate enthusiasm. Abdón Prats, one of the dressing room leaders, urged the team to approach the season with maximum hope and unity, taking inspiration from the team's experience in Segunda B.
What is the team's current context?
RCD Mallorca faces this pre-season with a clear objective: promotion. The collaboration with Juaneda Hospitales, renewed as the club's Official Medical Service until 2028, provides a solid foundation for physical work. However, the team will have to manage the absence of Abdón Prats, who is currently sidelined with an injury, according to the club's injuries list.
The immediate schedule presents an attractive challenge. Next Saturday, September 13th, RCD Mallorca will host Sabadell at home, a team currently in ninth place. This match will be a first major test for a team looking to maintain its positive early-season form. Fans can follow the squad's progress and check season data on the club's stats page.
The relationship between RCD Mallorca and Juaneda Hospitales reaches a decade this year, a bond strengthened by the renewal of the first-team sponsorship agreement until 2028. The team's next fixture is the league match against Sabadell on September 13, 2026.
