By SCM Sports Writer I Sunday, 0ct.26, 2025
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain — In a tense, highly contested affair between two clubs battling to solidify their position in the Spanish top flight, RCD Mallorca and Levante UD played to a 1-1 draw at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Sunday.
The crucial point does little to separate the two sides in the lower half of the La Liga table, but it underscored the defensive grit of Mallorca and the traveling resilience of Levante.
The home side, Mallorca, broke the deadlock early in the second half. Veteran striker Vedat Muriqi, a consistent threat in the box, converted a penalty kick with a powerful finish low to the goalkeeper’s right. The goal provided a desperately needed boost for the Barralets, who were looking to capitalize on their home advantage against an opponent equally starved of consistent points.
However, Levante, known for their ability to find results on the road this season, refused to capitulate. Their relentless pressure finally paid dividends in the 81st minute. Iván Romero, a spark plug off the bench, met a sharp cross from the left flank, guiding a low header past the outstretched hands of the Mallorca goalkeeper, ensuring the spoils would be split.
For Mallorca, the draw halts what could have been a valuable run of back-to-back home wins and highlighted lingering concerns about closing out matches. For Levante, the point in Palma is a testament to their improved away form, which has been crucial in keeping them out of the immediate relegation zone in the early stages of the campaign.
Both managers acknowledged the necessity of the draw post-match, recognizing that while three points were the objective, avoiding a defeat against a direct rival was paramount. With both teams now sitting level on points just above the drop line, every fixture remains a high-stakes battle for survival in one of Europe’s most demanding leagues.
