Four Mallorcan players in the starting lineup: Spain thrashes England at Son Moix

Four Mallorcan players in the starting lineup: Spain thrashes England at Son Moix

Full stands, loud chants and a 4-0 that reverberates across the island

On Friday evening Estadi Son Moix in Palma turned into a place the island could be proud of. 17,528 spectators filled the stands and celebrated the national team, especially the four players from Mallorca: Mariona Caldentey, Patri Guijarro, Lucía Corrales and Cata Coll. Even on the way to the stadium, for example along the Camí dels Reis, the signs were visible: colorful scarves on lampposts, short fan queues at the food stalls and children with painted cheeks running excitedly toward the entrance.

On the pitch the Spanish team produced a clear performance. Patri Guijarro put the hosts ahead early, and shortly before half-time Alexia Putellas increased the lead after a pass from Mariona Caldentey. Later Putellas and Pina completed the 4-0 final score against England. For long stretches the match was one-sided — a clear statement from the Spain women's national football team in a sold-out stadium.

For Mallorca the result goes beyond football statistics. Four players from the island in the starting lineup of such a successful national team are both role models and motivation. After the final whistle families could be seen discussing on the Plaça d'Espanya for a long time, café guests on the Passeig Mallorca praised the atmosphere, and youth coaches spontaneously agreed to push girls' development even more. Such scenes lead to increased training participation at clubs and bring local supporters to the table, as highlighted in Cup Nights in Mallorca: Five Island Teams in Copa del Rey Fever.

The evening also had a measurable impact on the surroundings: bars around the stadium reported full tables, taxi drivers recorded many short rides after the game, and hotels reported inquiries for future dates. Emotionally, however, the small moments matter most — the smile of a young girl receiving her first national jersey, or the applause of older fans who reignite the hope that more big matches will come to Palma. Similar local enthusiasm was seen when Atletico Baleares creates cup upset – Palma dreams of a big one covered a historic result.

What remains is the chance to use this momentum. Sensible ideas include open training sessions at Son Moix, joint workshops between national team players and youth teams, and targeted cooperation between clubs, the city and sponsors. Such encounters make enthusiasm tangible and ensure the next generation not only watches, but plays.

The evening was a piece of Mallorcan football history: loud, heartfelt and inspiring. Son Moix showed that Palma is a good host for top-level football — and the island gained new role models for the girls at their training grounds. The question is whether the city and the clubs will keep the flame alive. For now: enjoy the cheers, the crowded streets and the conversations in the bars. This is an atmosphere that will echo for a long time.