Mallorca celebrates: 3-1 win against Elche brings relief at Son Moix

Mallorca celebrates: 3-1 win against Elche brings relief at Son Moix

Strong performance in the last home game of the year — fans enjoy the evening

On 14 December 2025 a piece of tension left the pitch on Avinguda de Son Moix. RCD Mallorca won its last home game of the year against Elche 3-1 and sent the home crowd into the winter break with a good feeling. From the stands you could hear honking cars, singing fans on the way to Palma and the unmistakable sound of whistles that soon turned into applause.

The early goal set the tone: Manu Morlanes provided the lead as early as the fifth minute with a spectacular chip. The match remained open for a long time, as Elche found the equaliser in the 21st minute due to an unfortunate defensive action by Maffeo when the ball went into his own net. Such scenes change the dynamics, but Mallorca stayed calm and continued to rely on transitions.

It was not a display of clear dominance, rather a hard-earned win: the hosts waited patiently for their chances, looked for counters and pushed the game into attacking areas without dazzling brilliance. The crowd in the stands showed visible respect for every good move — an atmosphere typical of cooler December evenings at Son Moix: blankets, hot drinks at the stadium kiosks and conversations about upcoming matches, as captured in Son Moix breathes a sigh of relief: Real Mallorca secures first win of the season against Alavés.

In the closing stages Omar Mascarell scored in the 82nd minute to restore the lead; a few minutes later Vedat Muriqi put the finishing touch in the 89th to make it 3-1, with fans recalling decisive moments such as Three Points at Last: Mallorca Beats Getafe 1-0 at the Estadi. Such late goals feel like relief: team and coaching staff exhaled, players embraced visibly relieved, and small groups lingered outside the stadium to let the evening wind down.

For the league table the victory means a small but important breather: with now 17 points Mallorca sits 14th and has temporarily moved out of the relegation zone. That lifts spirits not only among the fans but also in the local hospitality around the stadium — pubs and tapas bars in Palma and neighbouring districts often feel such results immediately, much like after away successes such as Sunday delight in Seville: Mallorca wins 3-1 – Joseph scores twice.

Coach Jacobo Arrasate could at least be satisfied for that night. Decisions to be made in summer or winter feel further away in moments like these; more important is the collective calm a win brings. The gaze quickly turns forward: already on Tuesday the next competitive match awaits — the Copa del Rey takes Mallorca to A Coruña, where Deportivo are waiting.

Why is the result good for Mallorca? Beyond league points the island regains something hard to measure: self-confidence. Players, staff and fans take this momentum home — to the bakery in El Terreno on Sunday morning, to offices in Santa Catalina or onto the ferry that brings tourists and residents to the port. An evening like this resonates in everyday life.

A small tip for the coming days: those who want to keep supporting the team should keep the trip to A Coruña in mind — or at least the local bar that will show the match. And for everyone who was at Son Moix: hold on to the feeling of this evening. It is precisely these winter games that can bind a team together.

Conclusion: No spectacle, but an important victory. RCD Mallorca showed fight, patience and composure — sending Son Moix into the break with a bit of optimism. The island had reason to smile that Sunday evening.