RCD Mallorca faces its pre-season preparation for Segunda División with a week-long training camp in Marbella, where they will play two friendlies with six new signings and without French winger Justin Kalumba, sidelined with a hamstring injury. The team, managed by Luis García, is training at the Marbella Football Center with 26 players at his disposal, though more signings could join in the coming days.
What’s happening with the team in Marbella?
The red-and-black side is staying at the four-star Hotel Bakour and training daily at the Marbella Football Center, just fifteen minutes from the city. The squad includes the six new signings -Adrián Fuentes, Arnau Puigmal, Zito Luvumbo, Álex Sala, Abou Soumahoro and Antoniu Roca- along with five B-team players: Orejuela, Olaizola, Nil Torreguitart, Jandro and Calatayud. Also traveling are internationals Mojica and Samu Costa, though both could leave the club soon.
The list of 26 players excludes starting goalkeeper Justin Kalumba, recovering from his hamstring injury, and midfielder Daniel Luna, who isn’t in the manager’s plans and is seeking a move. B-team prospect Jan Salas is also absent due to a serious injury. The team opened pre-season on July 4 with a 4-1 win over their B-side, a friendly before the two matches in Marbella.
What matches will RCD Mallorca play in Marbella?
The first friendly is this Saturday, July 26 at 19:00 against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Fateh Sports Club, with tickets at 12 euros available online. The second match is scheduled for July 30 at 10:00 against the B-side of Al-Ittihad Jeddah Club. Both games will test the squad ahead of the Segunda División start, where the team aims to bounce back after finishing 18th in La Liga last season with 42 points and a record of 11 wins, 9 draws and 18 losses.
Why does this Marbella camp matter for RCD Mallorca?
The pre-season in Marbella is vital for Luis García to finalize his starting XI and assess the new signings. With just six additions so far, the manager still has room to bolster the squad before the transfer window closes. The absences of Kalumba and Luna force alternatives at right-back and midfield.
Last season’s balance was 47 goals scored and 57 conceded, a -10 goal difference, with recent form in La Liga reading WLLDW. The gap to leaders Barcelona stood at 52 points, a figure reflecting the challenge facing Mallorca in their Segunda División return after relegation in 2025.
