Real Mallorca secured a resounding and well-deserved 4-1 victory over Sevilla at the Iberostar Stadium on Monday night, in the final match of the 22nd round of La Liga. This crucial win was more than just three points; it served as a lifeline, reshuffling the relegation battle and intensifying the fight to avoid the drop.
Match details and goal scenarios
The match began with both teams applying pressure, but the home side had the upper hand early on. Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi opened the scoring for Mallorca in the 26th minute, signaling his team's attacking intentions. Despite falling behind, the Andalusian club tried to get back into the game, and Neal Maupay managed to equalize for Sevilla with a penalty kick successfully converted in the first minute of first-half stoppage time, ending the first half in a 1-1 draw.
In the second half, Real Mallorca came out strong, with Samuel Costa scoring the second goal in the 53rd minute, before star player Vedat Muriqi returned to score his second personal goal and the third for his team in the 74th minute. In the final moments of the match, specifically in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Pablo Torre fired the final shot, scoring the fourth goal, to seal a heavy defeat for his guest, Sevilla.
The result's impact on the standings and the relegation battle
With this resounding victory, Real Mallorca raised their points tally to 24, jumping to 15th place. Interestingly, this win puts Mallorca level on points with 14th-placed Sevilla, separated only by goal difference, highlighting the intense competition in the bottom half of the table.
Sevilla's crisis and the challenges of the Spanish League
This defeat deepens the wounds of Sevilla, a team historically accustomed to competing for European places and winning Europa League titles. The Andalusian club is experiencing one of its most difficult seasons in recent years, facing a genuine threat of relegation if the situation isn't addressed quickly. The 4-0 loss to a direct rival like Mallorca has sounded alarm bells at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium and placed the coaching staff and players under immense pressure from the fans.
On the other hand, Real Mallorca proves its ability to exploit the home advantage and the support of the fans in crucial matches, as this victory is considered a huge morale boost for the players to continue fighting to remain among the elite clubs in Spain.
