RCD Mallorca faces the Segunda División season with an expanded squad that manager Luis García Fernández must manage effectively. The Palma-based club, currently fifth with 6 points from three games, has a first-team roster of 29 players following a busy summer transfer window.
The squad features 13 new signings and approximately 10 departures, movement that underscores the club's ambition. Chairman Andy Kohlberg has framed the goal as being a "Primera División club competing in Segunda División". The team, which plays at Son Bibiloni, must fight for direct promotion to avoid a potential setback. With a +3 goal difference after scoring 5 and conceding 2, RCD Mallorca sits just one point behind leaders Granada CF.
How will Luis García manage the squad?
The main challenge for coach Luis García Fernández is, in his own words, "saber controlar la otra cara de una plantilla larga" (knowing how to control the other side of a large squad). With 29 players, some positions could be overcrowded, requiring careful management of minutes and squad morale. The schedule, featuring 42 matches with no midweek games, allows for some rotation, but competition for a starting spot will be intense.
This task is complicated by an injury list. Dani Luna, Kalumba, Jan Salas, David López, and Orejuela are currently unavailable. Jan Salas, in particular, has a long-term injury and won't be back until October at the earliest. Fans can track the squad's status on our injuries page.
What is the summer transfer window verdict?
The club conducted a notable reinforcement campaign during the past summer market. The 13 arrivals aim to provide the team with greater depth and quality for the long season ahead. RCD Mallorca also retains two first-team licenses through its reserve team, a resource used last season with player Adrián Liso.
This volume of movement, with corresponding exits, highlights the intention to build a competitive group. The resulting squad is a mix of experience and new energy, designed for the singular objective of promotion. You can check the full team composition in the squad section.
What is the current league situation?
The team started the campaign with two wins and one loss, a record that places them in promotion spots. Their recent form is WLW (win, loss, win), showing an ability to bounce back. With 6 points on the board, the fight for the top is wide open, as they are only one point off the summit.
The next test is an away trip to face Eldense, who are bottom of the table, on September 5th. A match that, on paper, presents an opportunity to add points in the battle for the high places. All fixture information is available on our fixtures page.
What does the direct promotion goal mean?
The board has been clear: the club cannot afford another setback. The target is direct promotion, avoiding the risks and uncertainty of the play-offs. This pressure translates to the daily reality of a large dressing room, where every player must be ready to contribute when called upon.
The current standings, which you can see on the league table, show the team is in the mix. Maintaining this consistency across the 42-game season will be key to realizing those aspirations. The match against Eldense is the next step on that path.
