Mallorca - Leganés 19-04-2025

When RCD Mallorca and CD Leganés meet at the Estadi de Son Moix in Palma, Mallorca will be chasing three points that could keep their dream of European football alive next season, while Leganés will be fighting desperately to cling on to the top division. With only a few rounds of the league remaining, margins are slim and pressure is high, and this matchup could prove to be crucial to both teams' season outcomes.

RCD Mallorca – On the way to Europe?

RCD Mallorca have had a solid season in La Liga and are currently in 8th place with 43 points. The team has been particularly solid at home, where they have built a formidable defensive base. Under coach Jagoba Arrasate, the team has taken steps forward, both tactically and collectively. Mallorca play with a clear structure, with a focus on possession and quick transitions when the opportunity arises.

In the previous round, they took an important away win against Real Sociedad (2–0), where Cyle Larin and Sergi Darder were the goals. The victory was a clear sign that the team is in good form and still has ambitions to interfere in the fight for the European places. Darder has been central to Mallorca's offensive play, and his ability to control the game will also be crucial against Leganés.

Mallorca have won 6 of their 16 home games this season. Defensively, they have been among the most solid teams in the league. Center backs Copete and Martin Valjent have formed a strong partnership, well supported by goalkeeper Dominik Greif, who has made several crucial saves. Mallorca have only conceded 9 goals in their last 10 home games – a clear testament to the team’s defensive structure.

CD Leganés – Desperate chase for points

On the other side, we find CD Leganés, who are in 19th place with 28 points and are fighting a desperate battle to avoid relegation. They are two points away from safety, but their form is worrying: zero wins in their last five games and only one away win all season.

Leganés have struggled, especially away from home. The team lacks confidence, and the defensive structure that was once their strength has begun to unravel. Coach Borja Jiménez has tried to stabilize the team, but still has trouble finding the balance between being compact defensively and creating something offensively.

Top scorer Dani Raba is suspended for this match after accumulating too many yellow cards. With 7 goals and 4 assists, he has been the team's most important offensive player. His absence places a lot of responsibility on players like Diego García, who has been inconsistent this season but has shown potential. He got 15 minutes against Barcelona in the previous match and could get more responsibility now.

Striker Yan Diomande has so far played three games without achieving much, but he may get the opportunity to show off against Mallorca.

Is Leganés on the way down to the Segunda División?

This match could be characterised by Mallorca's control-oriented style of play against a Leganés team that is likely to lie deep and rely on counterattacks and set pieces. Mallorca will be comfortable controlling the game, but could face challenges if Leganés succeeds in defending compactly.

Without Dani Raba, it's hard to see where the goals will come from for Leganés. Diego García may be a wild card, but a lot has to work out for the away team.

The last nine meetings between the teams have been relatively even: Mallorca have won four, Leganés three, and two have ended in a draw. The last time they met, Mallorca won 0-1, but with their poor away record it is unlikely that they will be able to challenge today's Mallorca team on the road.

Everything indicates that Mallorca are clear favorites – they have home ground, better form and face a weakened Leganés without their most important player. It is likely that all three points will remain in Mallorca, and a home win appears to be a good value bet.

Spain at 18:30: Mallorca – Leganés: Mallorca wins (1.88)