SEVILLE, Spain — In a thrilling La Liga match on Monday, Mallorca secured a last-minute equalizer against Sevilla, ending the game in a 1-1 stalemate. This hard-fought draw shifted Mallorca to eighth in the league standings, while Sevilla moved up to 11th.
The crucial moment came in stoppage time when Mallorca’s Martin Valjent capitalized on a mistake by Sevilla’s goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland. Nyland mishandled a high cross, and Valjent seized the opportunity by driving the ball into the net amidst a crowd of players, ensuring Mallorca left with a well-deserved point.
Earlier in the match, Sevilla took the lead just before halftime. The breakdown in Mallorca’s defense allowed Kike Salas to find himself in an advantageous position when a lofted pass wasn’t properly cleared. Salas made no mistake, smashing the ball home from close range to put Sevilla ahead.
Despite the late drama, the referee’s decision to let the goal stand post video review confirmed Mallorca’s comeback, further intensifying the competition in the current La Liga season.
