RCD Mallorca loses 2-3 to Espanyol — Penalty decides

Tension until the end: Mallorca loses despite comeback

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This evening in Barcelona we again have that typical feeling: pride mixed with frustration. RCD Mallorca lost away to Espanyol Barcelona narrowly 2-3. The hosts went ahead early, the Mallorcan players fought back — but in the end a penalty decided in favor of the Catalans.

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Espanyol scored in the first half and added another. For Mallorca it was a bitter start that visibly weighed on the team's colors. Then Vedat Muriqi came on: with two fine strikes he brought the team back, the stadium started to tremble — and so did we at home.

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The mood tipped again, though. In a tightly contested final phase the referee blew for a penalty and the decision went against the island players. The converted penalty was ultimately the difference.

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What stays after the match?

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Sportingly Mallorca now has only one point to show. At the top of the table, at the time of this report, is another team with a full points haul. It is clear: the performance, especially the second half with Muriqi's goals, showed character. But consistency is still missing.

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Coach and fans looked downbeat after the final whistle. When leaving the small pub on Plaça d’Espanya I overheard a few voices: \"Two steps forward, one back\" was one such line. It also looks that way on paper.

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Looking ahead

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The next home game comes quickly: next Sunday we host Atlético Madrid at Son Moix. Kick-off is at 16:15. For the team it means: hold your breath, then push on. For the fans it means: tickets, jerseys, and the hope that the next match will be decided purely by football — not by a single whistle.

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Conclusion? Pure adrenaline, but in the end a bitter aftertaste remains. The team showed heart. The result does not yet reflect that.

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Score: Espanyol 3 — Mallorca 2
Scorer(s) Mallorca: Muriqi (2)
Next match: RCD Mallorca vs Atlético Madrid, Son Moix, Sunday, 16:15