RCD Mallorca split 1-1 with Atlético Madrid in a heated match. Keeper Leo Román keeps his team in the game, but the first win of the season remains elusive.
Son Moix still without a home win – 1-1 against Atlético
\nLast night, under a cool September sun and a light breeze in the stadium, RCD Mallorca fought out a tense 1-1 against Atlético Madrid. Those who arrived at 8:00 PM didn't get a quiet match, but at least there was excitement until the last minute.
\n\nGoalkeeper keeps, chances on both sides
\nLeo Román was the name heard most in the first 45 minutes. The goalkeeper saved several good chances for the visitors and kept Mallorca in the game for a long time. Atlético looked the more dominant side in the first half, but the ball wouldn't go in – often thwarted by the rugged defensive block or by Román.
\n\nGallagher scores – Muriqi answers
\nConor Gallagher put Atlético in front, a shot that at that moment seemed like a decider. However the hosts replied: after a quick combination down the right, Jan Virgili delivered the perfect cross, and Vedat Muriqi poked home the equalizer. Not a dream goal, but important for morale.
\n\nRed card and frantic closing phase
\nTension increased due to a scuffle and finally the red card for Alexander Sörloth, weakening Atlético. In numbers down, the visitors shifted to counter-attacks, while Mallorca looked for luck in set pieces and long balls. The coach, the supporters, and the small band behind the goal kept cheering relentlessly — the typical Son Moix atmosphere.
\n\nIn the end it stayed 1-1. No win, but not a disaster either: Mallorca showed fight, tempo, and the will not to go down without a fight. Still, to be honest—the first win of the season is still missing.
\n\nOutlook
\nThe team takes a point, which will certainly be worth more if points follow in the coming weeks. Fans in the stands discussed referee decisions and missed chances for a long time. For the coach and the team, the work now is: analyze, improve, keep going. Son Moix remains a capricious place, but today it was at least full of emotion again for two hours.
\n\nKeywords: strong goalkeeper performance, fighting spirit, red card, Muriqi, Gallagher, Son Moix
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