Sunday delight in Seville: Mallorca wins 3-1 – Joseph scores twice

An afternoon that felt like a short holiday on the return trip

As the sun still warmly kissed the stands in Seville, RCD Mallorca achieved something on the journey back to Palma that almost felt like a mini-break: an important away win, 3-1. Not a glamorous football fairytale, but one with character, good nerves and plenty to talk about on the way home.

The tricky start and the turnaround

Seville scored early and initially appeared the more composed team. For minutes it seemed as if the Mallorcans would struggle to find their rhythm. Then the team pulled themselves together. Vedat Muriqi levelled the score, and hardly had the equaliser sunk in when Mateo Joseph struck for the first time. His goal not only gave them the lead but also brought calm to the visitors' play. Joseph added a second later and sealed the 3-1 – a win that felt deserved in all the decisive moments.

In the stands it was a mix of relief and quiet elation: red shirts, a few fists in the air and the muffled rhythm of clapping hands. The journey home turned into a chorus – three older men started singing “Mallorca, Mallorca,” and the usually stoic bus driver smiled. Scenes like these are what make an away win more than just three points.

Why this win brings more than just table points

From a sporting perspective this three points gives coach Jagoba Arrasate some breathing room towards mid-table. That alone is important, but even more significant was the steadier defence compared to recent weeks and the noticeably more efficient finishing. Young players like Mateo Joseph, who scored twice, bring confidence to the squad. And confidence spreads – on the pitch, in the dressing room and in the stands.

The balance between a compact defence and quick transitions worked better yesterday than it has lately. The team showed phases where it didn’t just react but actively shaped the game. That’s a good sign, considering the season still has many weeks to go and teams need to find consistency to keep picking up points.

Son Moix awaits: What fans can expect

Next Sunday Mallorca welcomes Levante to Son Moix. For many fans that means a Sunday outing, sun on the plaza, an ensaimada in hand and the hope that the momentum from Andalusia will carry over. Son Moix can get loud when results are right – and after an away win like this the anticipation is tangible.

The away victory hasn’t solved everything. But it achieved something often underestimated in a long season: joy on the way home and trust in your own team. If Mallorca produce performances like this more often, the coming weeks will be more exciting for both players and fans alike.

Conclusion: Not polished football, but a deserved win with heart. Two goals from Joseph, a dependable Muriqi and a more compact defence – sometimes that’s all it takes to bring belief back. And if Son Moix is even half as loud on Sunday as the bus was after Seville, you’ll still hear the voices in Palma.