“Vedat Muriqi opens the scoring with a close-range left-footed finish into the top right corner from Samú Costa's corner kick delivery”
Pivotal“Muriqi doubles Mallorca's advantage with another left-footed strike from the center of the box, this time from Zito Luvumbo's cross”
Pivotal“Substitute Jan Virgili completes the rout with a right-footed finish from the center of the box after Pablo Torre's cross”
Mallorca
Rayo Vallecano
Outstanding performance
Mallorca•AttackerMallorca delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, with Vedat Muriqi's first-half brace setting the foundation for a dominant home performance. Despite Rayo controlling 55% possession and registering more shots (17-12), Mallorca proved devastatingly clinical, converting 4 of their 12 attempts into goals or saves. The hosts exploited set-piece situations expertly, with Muriqi's opener coming from a corner kick routine involving Samú Costa, before the Kosovo striker doubled the lead just four minutes later from Zito Luvumbo's cross. Substitute Jan Virgili capped off the rout with a well-taken finish from Pablo Torre's delivery, highlighting Mallorca's superior conversion rate despite being second-best in territorial dominance.
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David LópezYellow CardDavid López from Mallorca receives a yellow card for a foul.
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Alemão replaces Randy Nteka.
Substitution for Mallorca: Antonio Sánchez replaces Manu Morlanes.
Substitution for Mallorca: Antonio Sánchez replaces Manu Morlanes.
Rayo Vallecano is called offside. Randy Nteka is the player in an offside position.
Sergio Camello's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Pep Chavarría, who set him up with a header.
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Pablo Maffeo concedes.
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Sergio Camello replaces Álvaro García.
Omar Mascarell fouled a player from Mallorca.
Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Mallorca: Takuma Asano replaces Pablo Torre.
Substitution for Mallorca: Marash Kumbulla replaces Samú Costa.
Pacha Espino from Rayo Vallecano misses a chance, shooting left-footed from the left side of the box, but it's high and wide to the right. Álvaro García provided the assist.
New attacking attempt. Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Leo Román from Mallorca. The assist comes from Andrei Ratiu.
Missed chance. Gerard Gumbau of Rayo Vallecano takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses. The assist was provided by Randy Nteka.
Corner awarded to Rayo Vallecano after Pablo Torre concedes.
Foul committed by Samú Costa of Mallorca.
Pacha Espino from Rayo Vallecano won a free kick in the attacking zone.
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Pep Chavarría replaces Ilias Akhomach.
assist: Pablo Torre
Goal! Mallorca leads Rayo Vallecano 3-0. Jan Virgili scores for Mallorca with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Pablo Torre's cross.
Andrei RațiuYellow CardAndrei Ratiu of Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a foul.
Andrei Ratiu of Rayo Vallecano commits a foul.
Samú Costa from Mallorca won a free kick on the left wing.
Missed chance. Johan Mojica from Mallorca took a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Substitution for Mallorca: Jan Virgili comes on for Zito Luvumbo.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Zito Luvumbo from Mallorca.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Zito Luvumbo from Mallorca.
Randy Nteka from Rayo Vallecano had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just close to the goal. The assist came from Pacha Espino with a cross.
Offside called against Rayo Vallecano. Jorge de Frutos is offside.
Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano missed a header from the center of the box, shooting to the left. The assist came from Andrei Ratiu, who provided the cross.
Pablo Torre from Mallorca hits the left post with a left-footed shot from a difficult position on the left. The assist was provided by Zito Luvumbo.
Mallorca is awarded a corner after Andrei Ratiu concedes.
Randy NtekaYellow CardRandy Nteka of Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a foul.
Sergi Darder from Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Randy Nteka from Rayo Vallecano committed a foul.
Missed chance. Pacha Espino from Rayo Vallecano took a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner, but it missed the target.
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after David López concedes.
Pedro Díaz's shot from outside the box is blocked. Randy Nteka provided the assist.
Pathé Ciss of Rayo Vallecano won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Manu Morlanes of Mallorca.
Omar Mascarell of Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Omar Mascarell from Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Pacha Espino of Rayo Vallecano won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Vedat Muriqi of Mallorca.
Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box after a fast break.
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Pathé Ciss replaces Óscar Valentín.
The second half begins with Mallorca leading Rayo Vallecano 2-0.
Substitution for Rayo Vallecano: Jorge de Frutos replaces Nobel Mendy.
The first half ends with Mallorca leading Rayo Vallecano 2-0.
Corner awarded to Rayo Vallecano after Leo Román concedes.
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Leo Román concedes.
Foul committed by Zito Luvumbo of Mallorca.
Pacha Espino from Rayo Vallecano won a free kick in the attacking area.
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after David López concedes.
Randy Nteka of Rayo Vallecano missed a header from close range after an assist from Álvaro García's cross.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Pablo Maffeo from Mallorca had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from a difficult position on the right. The assist came from Pablo Torre.
Pablo Torre from Mallorca had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box. The assist was provided by Manu Morlanes.
assist: Zito Luvumbo
Goal! Vedat Muriqi scores for Mallorca with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Zito Luvumbo's cross. The score is now Mallorca 2, Rayo Vallecano 0.
Missed chance. Samú Costa from Mallorca shot with his left foot from the center of the box.
assist: Samú Costa
Goal! Mallorca leads Rayo Vallecano 1-0. Vedat Muriqi scores for Mallorca with a left-footed shot from close range into the top right corner, assisted by Samú Costa after a corner.
Goal! Mallorca leads Rayo Vallecano 1-0. Vedat Muriqi scores for Mallorca with a left-footed shot from close range into the top right corner, assisted by Samú Costa following a corner.
Mallorca wins a corner after Nobel Mendy concedes.
Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano committed a foul.
Samú Costa from Mallorca won a free kick in an attacking position.
Florian LejeuneYellow CardFlorian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a foul.
Fouled by Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano.
Vedat Muriqi from Mallorca won a free kick on the left wing.
Offside called against Mallorca. Zito Luvumbo is offside.
Álvaro García of Rayo Vallecano is flagged for offside.
Álvaro García from Rayo Vallecano was awarded a free kick in defense.
Pablo Torre from Mallorca committed a foul.
Óscar Valentín of Rayo Vallecano won a free kick in defense.
Pablo Maffeo of Mallorca misses a chance, heading the ball from the center of the box high and wide to the left. The assist came from Johan Mojica's cross.
Corner awarded to Mallorca after Dani Cárdenas concedes.
New attacking attempt. Pablo Torre from Mallorca takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Dani Cárdenas from Rayo Vallecano.
Nobel MendyYellow CardNobel Mendy of Rayo Vallecano receives a yellow card for a foul.
Nobel Mendy of Rayo Vallecano committed a foul.
Zito Luvumbo of Mallorca won a free kick in an attacking position.
Fouled by Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano.
Vedat Muriqi of Mallorca won a free kick on the left wing.
Samú Costa from Mallorca won a free kick on the right wing.
Gerard Gumbau of Rayo Vallecano committed a foul.
Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano won a free kick in defense.
Pablo Torre fouled a player from Mallorca.
Offside - Mallorca. Zito Luvumbo is in offside.
Manu Morlanes from Mallorca had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box but missing to the left. The assist came from Sergi Darder with a cross.
Randy Nteka from Rayo Vallecano won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by David López of Mallorca.
Offside called against Rayo Vallecano. Pacha Espino is offside.
Nobel Mendy of Rayo Vallecano is flagged for offside.
Foul committed by Johan Mojica of Mallorca.
Ilias Akhomach from Rayo Vallecano won a free kick on the right wing.
Andrei Ratiu of Rayo Vallecano won a free kick in defense.
Zito Luvumbo fouled a player from Mallorca.
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Samú Costa concedes.
Rayo Vallecano wins a corner after Manu Morlanes concedes.
Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano committed a foul.
Pablo Maffeo of Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to Mallorca after Álvaro García concedes.
Corner awarded to Mallorca after a concession by Nobel Mendy.
Rayo Vallecano is called offside. Randy Nteka is the player in an offside position.
Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano commits a foul.
Zito Luvumbo from Mallorca won a free kick on the right wing.
Mallorca host Rayo Vallecano in a crucial relegation six-pointer, with the hosts just two points above the drop zone. Fresh off beating Real Madrid, Mallorca's strong home form faces Rayo's poor away record in what could be a season-defining encounter.
