RCD Mallorca won again on matchday 9 of LaLiga HyperMotion, beating UDLasPalmas 3‑1 at the SonMoix Stadium. The victory, which was sealed with a goal from AdriánFuentes in the 82nd minute, keeps the island team in fourth position and four points away from direct promotion, while LasPalmas falls to twelfth place with 11 points after nine games.
The match began with a clear superiority of the Canaries in possession, but their lack of precision in getting the ball out left the locals with limited opportunities. The first goal came in the 27th minute when PabloTorre, after a good interception by JosepCerdà and an impeccable delivery to the playmaker, finished off with an unstoppable shot that left the visiting goalkeeper with no chance. The visiting team's lack of control of the ball in the midfield became a critical point, with several losses that almost cost ÁlexSala the second goal, although the VAR annulled AdriánLiso's offside.
In the second half, the pace intensified. Sala extended the lead with a shot from the edge of the area that became a goal in the 53rd minute. The LasPalmas team tried to react, but an error in the transition allowed IvánJaime to take advantage of the offside line and score a powerful goal that reduced the deficit to 2‑1. The Canaries' pressure was reinforced when SergiDarder left Fuentes alone in front of the goalkeeper, and the forward took advantage of Fuentes' shot to score his fifth goal of the season.
The final result of 3‑1 leaves Mallorca with 17 points, four points behind the leader Almería, while LasPalmas is in twelfth position with 11 points. Coach LuisGarcía, who has opted for a winged scheme after the test in Girona with three centre-backs, seems satisfied with the performance of his players, especially the improved performance of the wingers and the defensive solidity that allowed them to control the game despite the ball losses.
With the match concluded in front of 16,229 spectators, Mallorca remains in the race for direct promotion, while LasPalmas will have to reorganize to avoid falling further down the table. The next meeting of both teams will determine if Mallorca's momentum is maintained or if the Canary Islands manage to recover lost ground.