Skip to main content
Featured

RCD Mallorca succumb to a 2-1 defeat in their final pre-season fixture against Levante UD at San Moix

The hosts asserted an early dominance which heralded a handful of half chances, but it was Ante Budmir in the right place at the right time to poke home a loose ball in the box after five minutes.

Levante UD attempted to hit back with an immediate response, although both Carlos Clerc and Rubin Rochina were restricted to shots from distance as Los Bermellones held their shape.

RCD Mallorca were then unfortunate not double their lead moments later in the 20th minute, and following a marauding run by Joan Sastre on the right flank, first Dani Rodriguez and then Lago Junior rattled the woodwork in the same move.

Not long after the half-hour mark and full of confidence following his opener, Budmir managed to race past the visitors’ central defence before firing inches wide.

Continuing to create chances in the final third until the break, Lago Junior and Dani Rodriguez threatened to double RCD Mallorca’s advantage before the break.

Racing out the blocks after the restart and similarly taking just five minutes to find the back of the net, Levante levelled the scores courtesy of a close-range finish by Sergio Leon.

The Spaniard continued to find space on the right-hand side of the box and almost punished Vincente Moreno’s side again, this time with a misplaced volley.

Unable to weather the storm, Borja Mayoral managed to get in front his marker at the near post and flick a diving header past the outstretched Manolo Reina.

Having regained their composure and getting plenty of joy from forward runs on the flanks, substitute Aleksandar Trajkovski twice showcased his flair in front of fans for the first time at San Moix but was unable to convert having carved out opportunities.

The score would remain the same come the final whistle, ending pre-season preparations ahead of Los Bermellones return to La Liga with three wins, as many draws and a first defeat.

 

RCD Mallorca: Reina, Sastre, Valjent, Raíllo, Lumor, Baba, Salva Sevilla, Febas, Dani Rodriguez, Lago Junior, Budmir

Also featured: Parera, Trajkovski, Pedraza, Sedla, Alegria, Xisco Campos, Prada, Moyita, Chavarria

Goals: Budmir 5’. Sergio Leon, 50’. Borja Mayoral, 57.