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Mallorca narrowly loses to Villarreal – late goal decides

Why Mallorca’s second half changed the match

Mallorca’s more cautious second half reduced chances and left them exposed to Villarreal’s late counterattack.

Published: April 22, 2026
Mallorca narrowly loses to Villarreal – late goal decides

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Why was the second half of Mallorca’s game against Villarreal so different?

After half-time, Mallorca changed approach and looked more focused on protecting what they had rather than pushing forward. That made the game less open, but it also reduced the team’s attacking threat. Once Villarreal found space on the counterattack, Mallorca had little time left to respond.

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