In a thrilling matchup in Barcelona, Mallorca staged a comeback to defeat Valencia 2-1 on Friday, further solidifying their impressive performance in La Liga this season.
Valencia drew first blood with a penalty kick successfully converted by Luis Rioja, putting them ahead early in the match. However, Cyle Larin responded just before halftime, skillfully redirecting a pass into the net from a challenging angle to equalize for Mallorca.
As the game progressed, it was substitute Adbón Prats who clinched the victory for Mallorca. In the 81st minute, he executed a powerful header after connecting with a curling cross sent in by Sergi Darder, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Following this triumph, Mallorca now occupies fifth place as they complete the 15th round of matches. The team has celebrated seven wins this season under the leadership of new coach Jagoba Arrasate, who transitioned from Osasuna during the summer break.
Meanwhile, Valencia finds itself in a precarious position, lingering in the relegation zone, although they still have two games left to turn their fortunes around.