Match report
Mallorca Defeats Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in La Liga Clash
Mallorca
3–0
FT
Rayo Vallecano
Apr 12, 2026
Mallorca put on a dominant display to defeat Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in a key La Liga encounter. Vedat Muriqi was the star of the show with a brace, while J. Virgili added the third late in the game. The victory solidifies Mallorca's position in the league, while Rayo Vallecano faces a tough battle to avoid relegation.
Key Facts
- • Mallorca 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
- • Vedat Muriqi scored twice (36', 40')
- • J. Virgili netted the third goal (65')
- • Nobel Mendy and Florian Lejeune received yellow cards for Rayo Vallecano
- • Samu Costa and Z. Luvumbo provided key assists for Mallorca
Lineups
Mallorca
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Leo Román (G)
- 23 Pablo Maffeo (D)
- 27 David López (D)
- 5 Omar Mascarell (D)
- 22 Johan Mojica (D)
- 12 Samú Costa (M)
- 10 Sergi Darder (M)
- 8 Manu Morlanes (M)
- 20 Pablo Torre (M)
- 15 Zito Luvumbo (F)
- 7 Vedat Muriqi (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Jan Virgili
- 4 Marash Kumbulla
- 11 Takuma Asano
- 9 Abdón Prats
- 6 Antonio Sánchez
- 3 Toni Lato
- 30 Justin-Noel Kalumba
- 39 Jandro García
- 25 Ivan Cuellar
- 19 Javi Llabrés
- 2 Mateu Morey
- 34 Javier Olaizola
Rayo Vallecano
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Dani Cárdenas (G)
- 2 Andrei Rațiu (D)
- 24 Florian Lejeune (D)
- 32 Nobel Mendy (D)
- 22 Alfonso Espino (D)
- 4 Pedro Díaz (M)
- 23 Óscar Valentín (M)
- 15 Gerard Gumbau (M)
- 12 Ilias Akhomach (F)
- 11 Randy Nteka (F)
- 18 Álvaro García (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Jorge de Frutos
- 6 Pathé Ismaël Ciss
- 3 Josep Chavarría
- 10 Sergio Camello
- 9 Alemão
- 20 Iván Balliu
- 13 Augusto Batalla
- 8 Oscar Trejo
- 7 Isi Palazón
- 17 Unai López
- 5 Luiz Felipe
- 14 Carlos Martín
Timeline
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23' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardNobel Mendy
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32' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardFlorian Lejeune
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36' Mallorca Goal · Normal GoalVedat Muriqi · Assist: Samu Costa
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40' Mallorca Goal · Normal GoalVedat Muriqi · Assist: Z. Luvumbo
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46' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1Off: Nobel Mendy · On: J. de Frutos
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46' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Valentin · On: P. Ciss
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53' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardR. Nteka
Roughing
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62' Mallorca subst · Substitution 1Off: Z. Luvumbo · On: J. Virgili
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65' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardAndrei Rațiu
Holding
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65' Mallorca Goal · Normal GoalJ. Virgili · Assist: Pablo Torre
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66' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Akhomach · On: Josep Chavarría
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72' Mallorca subst · Substitution 2Off: Pablo Torre · On: T. Asano
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72' Mallorca subst · Substitution 3Off: Samu Costa · On: M. Kumbulla
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77' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4Off: Álvaro García · On: S. Camello
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81' Mallorca Card · Yellow CardDavid López
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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81' Mallorca subst · Substitution 4Off: Manu Morlanes · On: Antonio Sánchez
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81' Mallorca subst · Substitution 5Off: Pablo Maffeo · On: A. Prats
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82' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Nteka · On: Alemao
Match Stats
| Stat | Mallorca | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 6 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 346 | 425 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 1.68 | 1.34 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 9 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 274 | 361 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Mallorca's early goals by Vedat Muriqi (36' and 40') set the tone for the match, putting Rayo Vallecano on the back foot.
- ▸ The introduction of substitutes like J. Virgili and Pablo Torre for Mallorca maintained the team's momentum and ensured the win.