Mallorca's Fight for Survival: Defeat to Betis Puts Their Stay at Risk

In the 24th round of La Liga, Mallorca suffered a 1:2 defeat to Betis. This loss puts the team at risk of relegation to a lower division.

Match in Palma

On February 15, 2026, an important match took place at the Son Moix stadium in Palma de Mallorca between Mallorca and Betis. The visitors managed to take the lead thanks to accurate shots from Abde and Bakambu, establishing a score of 2:0 by halftime.

In the second minute, Betis had a chance to open the scoring, but a long-range shot from Marc Roca was saved by Mallorca's goalkeeper Leo Roman, deflecting the ball onto the post. In the 18th minute, Abde capitalized on a mistake by Maffeo, equalizing the score to 1:0. Just before the end of the first half, Bakambu doubled the lead, finishing a team combination.

Hosts' Activity Did Not Help

After the break, Mallorca became more active, with Luvumba entering the field, invigorating the team's play. In the second half of the game, Muriki reduced the deficit, scoring with a header from Darder's pass. However, despite several chances to equalize, the opportunities for Vyrykhila and Luvumba remained unrealized. Thus, Mallorca finished the match in the relegation zone.

Table Situation

With this victory, Betis continues to fight for places in the Champions League, while Mallorca finds itself at risk of relegation from La Liga. Undoubtedly, the team led by Jagoba Arrasate needs to change its strategy to escape the danger zone.

The upcoming matches will be critical for Mallorca, as every point is invaluable. The team must make every effort to maintain its place in the top league and avoid falling to a lower division.