Mallorca
Real SociedadHow did the teams perform?
Mallorca
Real Sociedad
Match Stats
Lineup
Mallorca
84' Replaced by J. Virgili
84' Replaced by Samu Costa
79' Replaced by O. Mascarell
79' Replaced by P. Maffeo
69' Replaced by M. Joseph
Real Sociedad
67' Roughing
82' Foul
36'
84' Replaced by J. Gorrotxategi
84' Replaced by M. Oyarzabal
63' Replaced by C. Soler
63' Replaced by A. Zakharyan
La Liga Standings - Primera División
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 95-36 | 59 | 94 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | 77-35 | 42 | 86 |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | 72-46 | 26 | 72 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 62-44 | 18 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 59-48 | 11 | 60 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 53-48 | 5 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 32-38 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 41-44 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | 46-55 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 38 | 59-61 | -2 | 46 |
| 11 |  Espanyol | 38 | 43-55 | -12 | 46 |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 38 | 43-58 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 38 | 46-60 | -14 | 43 |
| 14 |  Alaves | 38 | 44-56 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 |  Elche | 38 | 49-57 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 |  Levante | 38 | 47-61 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 44-50 | -6 | 42 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 38 | 47-57 | -10 | 42 |
| 19 |  Girona | 38 | 39-55 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 |  Oviedo | 38 | 26-60 | -34 | 29 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - LaLiga2
Carlos Soler’s first-half goal secured a vital 1-0 away victory for Real Sociedad over Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.
Real Sociedad secured a vital 1-0 away victory over Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on February 28, 2026. A first-half strike from Carlos Soler proved enough to claim all three points for the visitors.
The result saw Real Sociedad solidify their mid-table position, continuing a steady run of form. Mallorca, meanwhile, remained entrenched in the relegation battle, desperate for points to climb away from the bottom three.
From the outset, Real Sociedad controlled possession, dictating the tempo of the game. Mallorca struggled to gain a foothold, often defending deep and looking to counter-attack.
Their efforts paid off in the 36th minute. Midfielder Carlos Soler latched onto a well-worked move, firing home the decisive goal to give Real Sociedad the lead.
Despite falling behind, Mallorca found it difficult to generate meaningful opportunities before the break. Goalkeeper Álex Remiro remained largely untroubled in the Real Sociedad net.
At half-time, Real Sociedad held a narrow but deserved advantage. Mallorca faced the challenge of finding an attacking spark to get back into the game.
The second half saw Mallorca emerge with renewed intent, pushing higher up the pitch. However, Real Sociedad’s defense stood firm, absorbing the pressure effectively.
Real Sociedad introduced Arsen Zakharyan and Ander Barrenetxea in the 63rd minute, aiming to inject fresh legs. As the game wore on, physicality increased, with J. Aramburu receiving a yellow card in the 67th minute, followed by J. Gorrotxategi in the 82nd for Real Sociedad.
Mallorca made offensive changes, bringing on Mateo Joseph in the 69th minute. Later, Omar Mascarell and Pablo Maffeo entered the fray in the 79th minute, desperate to find an equalizer.
Despite a late flurry of substitutions and increased urgency, Mallorca could not break through. Real Sociedad expertly managed the final stages, protecting their slender lead.
Statistically, Real Sociedad controlled 57% of possession and registered 12 shots, two of which were on target. Surprisingly, their Expected Goals (xG) stood at 0.46, lower than Mallorca’s 0.66, highlighting Real Sociedad’s clinical edge. Mallorca could only muster six shots in total, with just one on target.
This victory propels Real Sociedad further up the La Liga table, reinforcing their European ambitions. For Mallorca, the defeat deepens their relegation worries, leaving them fighting for survival in the bottom three.
