Mallorca vs. Athletic: Results and Highlights
Mallorca Defeats Athletic in an Intense Match
On October 29, 2024, RCD Mallorca and Athletic Club faced off in an exciting La Liga match at the Visit Mallorca Stadium. The home team emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, securing a valuable three points.
Match Highlights
The match began with both teams showing attacking intent. Mallorca took the lead in the 25th minute when Abdón Prats capitalized on a defensive error to fire home from close range. Athletic responded well and equalized just before halftime through Oihan Sancet's superb strike from outside the box.
The second half saw Mallorca dominate possession and create several chances. Their persistence paid off in the 70th minute when Vedat Muriqi headed in a corner from Dani Rodríguez to put the home side back in front. Athletic pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Mallorca's defense held firm to secure the win.
Key Statistics
- Mallorca had 57% possession throughout the match.
- Athletic managed 10 shots on target compared to Mallorca's 7.
- Muriqi's goal was his 5th of the season in La Liga.
Post-Match Reaction
Mallorca coach Javier Aguirre praised his team's performance, saying, "We played with great intensity and determination. We deserved the win and I'm very happy for the players." Meanwhile, Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde admitted that his team "made some mistakes that cost us the game. We need to analyze our performance and improve in the future."
This victory strengthens Mallorca's position in mid-table, while Athletic remains in the bottom half of the standings. Both teams will be hoping for positive results in their next matches to continue their respective campaigns.
