Match report
Rayo Vallecano Defeats Mallorca 2-1 in La Liga Showdown
Rayo Vallecano
2–1
FT
Mallorca
Jan 11, 2026
Rayo Vallecano secured a hard-fought win against Mallorca in La Liga on January 11, 2026. Goals by J. de Frutos and I. Palazon were enough to overcome Vedat Muriqi's equalizer for Mallorca, despite the visitors' late pressure and Rayo Vallecano playing most of the second half with ten men after O. Valentin was sent off.
Key Facts
- • Rayo Vallecano defeated Mallorca 2-1 in La Liga
- • J. de Frutos scored early on (4') and added a penalty (42') for Rayo Vallecano
- • Vedat Muriqi equalized for Mallorca at 30'
- • O. Valentin received a red card for Rayo Vallecano at 80'
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 A. Batalla (G)
- 2 A. Ratiu (D)
- 24 F. Lejeune (D)
- 32 N. Mendy (D)
- 3 P. Chavarria (D)
- 23 O. Valentin (M)
- 4 P. Diaz (M)
- 14 C. Martin (M)
- 7 I. Palazon (M)
- 18 A. Garcia (M)
- 19 J. de Frutos (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Cardenas
- 40 A. Molina
- 8 O. Trejo
- 9 Alemao
- 10 S. Camello
- 11 R. Nteka
- 15 G. Gumbau
- 20 I. Balliu
- 21 F. Perez
- 22 Pacha
- 33 J. Vertrouwd
Mallorca
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Roman (G)
- 23 P. Maffeo (D)
- 24 M. Valjent (D)
- 4 M. Kumbulla (D)
- 22 J. Mojica (D)
- 6 A. Sanchez (M)
- 12 Samu Costa (M)
- 5 O. Mascarell (M)
- 3 T. Lato (M)
- 17 J. Virgili (F)
- 7 V. Muriqi (F)
Substitutes
- 13 L. Bergstrom
- 2 M. Morey Bauza
- 9 A. Prats
- 10 S. Darder
- 11 T. Asano
- 18 M. Joseph
- 19 J. Llabres
- 20 P. Torre
- 26 I. Salhi
- 27 D. Lopez
Timeline
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4' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalJ. de Frutos · Assist: Álvaro García
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15' Mallorca Card · Yellow CardJ. Mojica
Foul
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30' Mallorca Goal · Normal GoalVedat Muriqi · Assist: T. Lato
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38' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1Off: Andrei Rațiu · On: I. Balliu
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40' Mallorca Card · Yellow CardMartin Valjent
Argument
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42' Rayo Vallecano Goal · PenaltyI. Palazon
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46' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardJ. de Frutos
Foul
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58' Mallorca Card · Yellow CardT. Lato
Foul
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59' Mallorca subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Lato · On: M. Joseph
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61' Mallorca Card · Yellow CardPablo Maffeo
Foul
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69' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Diaz · On: G. Gumbau
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69' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3Off: J. de Frutos · On: Pacha
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70' Mallorca subst · Substitution 2Off: Antonio Sánchez · On: Sergi Darder
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70' Mallorca subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Mascarell · On: Pablo Torre
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79' Rayo Vallecano Var · Card upgradeO. Valentin
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79' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Martin · On: F. Perez
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80' Rayo Vallecano Card · Red CardO. Valentin
Foul
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81' Mallorca subst · Substitution 5Off: Samu Costa · On: J. Llabres
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81' Mallorca subst · Substitution 4Off: Pablo Maffeo · On: A. Prats
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86' Mallorca Card · Yellow CardPablo Torre
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Rayo Vallecano | Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 371 | 321 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | 2.37 | 0.72 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 284 | 233 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. de Frutos' early goal gave Rayo Vallecano the confidence to maintain their defensive stance and create opportunities.
- ▸ The penalty conversion by I. Palazon in the first half firmly placed Mallorca on the back foot, despite Vedat Muriqi's equalizer.
- ▸ O. Valentin's red card significantly impacted Rayo Vallecano’s gameplay but they managed to hold off Mallorca's late onslaught.