RCD Mallorca faced Villarreal CF in an exciting La Liga clash on September 14, 2024. Both teams entered the game eager to secure three points, with RCD Mallorca aiming to climb the standings and Villarreal CF looking to maintain momentum. The match delivered a gripping contest, with intense moments, key goals, and a late winner.
This report dives deep into the thrilling 1-2 win by Villarreal CF, including detailed head-to-head analysis, lineups, match stats, and more.
RCD Mallorca vs Villarreal CF Head-to-Head
RCD Mallorca and Villarreal CF have faced each other several times in La Liga, with a history of evenly matched contests. Prior to this game, Mallorca had a slight edge in recent home performances, but Villarreal CF’s strong squad posed a significant challenge.
RCD Mallorca vs Villarreal CF Lineups
Here is the Mallorca vs Villarreal lineups today (Sep 14, 2024)
RCD Mallorca (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Greif
- DF: Toni Lato, Valjent, Antonio Sánchez, A. Raillo
- MF: Dani Rodríguez, Domenech, Morlanes, Samu, Asano
- FW: Muriqi
Substitutes:
- J. Mojica, Navarro, Abdón, Leo Román, S. Darder, Cuéllar
Villarreal CF (4-4-2):
- GK: Diego Conde
- DF: Logan Costa, Sergi Cardona, Raúl Albiol, Kiko Femina
- MF: Dani Parejo, Álex Baena, Santi Comesaña, Ilias Akhomach
- FW: Thierno Barry, Ayoze Pérez
Substitutes:
- Juan Bernat, Yeremy Pino, Ramon Terrats, Nicolas Pépé
RCD Mallorca vs Villarreal CF First Half
The first half began with both teams battling for control. Villarreal CF struck first in the 27th minute when Logan Costa connected with an Álex Baena corner to head home the opening goal. RCD Mallorca struggled to find their rhythm, though they had a few chances through Vedat Muriqi and Samu Costa, but none materialized.
At half-time, Villarreal CF led 1-0, thanks to Costa’s early goal.
RCD Mallorca vs Villarreal CF Second Half
The second half saw more intensity from RCD Mallorca. Their persistence paid off in the 57th minute when Raúl Albiol scored an unfortunate own goal, leveling the score at 1-1. Mallorca’s hopes were lifted, but the game took a dramatic turn when Toni Lato was sent off with a red card in the 69th minute, leaving Mallorca to play with 10 men.
Despite being a man down, Mallorca pushed forward. However, Villarreal CF capitalized on their numerical advantage when Ayoze Pérez scored the decisive goal in the 94th minute, assisted by Yeremy Pino. The final whistle blew, and Villarreal CF walked away with a 2-1 victory.
RCD Mallorca vs Villarreal CF Stats
Here is the Mallorca vs Villarreal stats today (Sep 14, 2024)
| RCD Mallorca vs Villarreal CF Stats | RCD Mallorca | Villarreal CF |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54.3% | 45.7% |
| Total Shots | 9 | 21 |
| Shot Accuracy | 14.3% | 15.4% |
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
RCD Mallorca vs Villarreal CF Timeline of Key Events
- 25′ – Samu Costa (RCD Mallorca) is booked for a rough tackle.
- 27′ – Goal: Logan Costa (Villarreal CF) heads in a corner from Álex Baena. RCD Mallorca 0-1 Villarreal CF.
- 33′ – Sergi Cardona (Villarreal CF) receives a yellow card.
- 47′ – Thierno Barry (Villarreal CF) shown a yellow card.
- 57′ – Own Goal: Raúl Albiol (Villarreal CF) inadvertently scores an own goal. RCD Mallorca 1-1 Villarreal CF.
- 69′ – Red Card: Toni Lato (RCD Mallorca) is sent off for a foul.
- 94′ – Goal: Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal CF) scores the winner with a right-footed shot, assisted by Yeremy Pino. RCD Mallorca 1-2 Villarreal CF.
Impact on the Points Table:
The win lifts Villarreal CF up the La Liga standings, giving them a vital three points. RCD Mallorca’s defeat keeps them in the lower half, and the loss of key players due to suspensions and injuries could make their upcoming fixtures even more challenging.
Man of the Match:
Ayoze Pérez was named Man of the Match for his winning goal in stoppage time, capping off a strong performance.
In a match filled with twists and turns, Villarreal CF edged out a 2-1 victory over RCD Mallorca. The dramatic late goal from Ayoze Pérez, coupled with Toni Lato’s red card, defined the game’s outcome. Villarreal CF continues their strong form, while RCD Mallorca will need to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture.
