Son Moix breathes a sigh of relief: Real Mallorca secures first win of the season against Alavés

Son Moix breathes a sigh of relief: Real Mallorca secures first win of the season against Alavés

Last night, as dusk over Son Moix slowly gave way to a starry night and the Tramuntana only left a faint rustle in the olive trees, there was finally reason to breathe easy again. The familiar smells of grilled sausages, coffee steam and cold beer blended with the voices of the fans – and in the middle of it all a goal that had been missing for a long time: Takuma Asano scored in the 36th minute to make it 1-0.

A small moment, big impact

No spectacle, rather a carefully constructed workmanlike win. The goal was not a fluke but the result of a calm, precise finish. In the minutes before the strike the game had been played in tight spaces, many duels, little room for true attacking football. Yet one clear chance was enough – Asano took it, and suddenly the traditional chants of “Mallorca, Mallorca” echoed through the stands again.

The atmosphere was familiar: scarf-wearers, families, couples, young fans with dusty trainers. In the silence before the goal you could even hear the clicking of camera shutters. After the goal the tension dissipated like mist over the Playa de Palma, spectators relaxed their shoulders, laughed, applauded. The coach and players looked relieved but realistic after the final whistle: 'We have to keep going,' was heard several times – a sentence that sounds better than a fireworks display of exaggerations. Fans will recall when Son Moix remained fickle in a 1-1 draw with Atlético.

What remains beyond the three points?

Sportingly, the result is a small but important step. Mallorca climbs to five points in the table – not a championship start, but a sign. This follows earlier narrow wins, including a 1-0 victory over Getafe. The defense looked more solid, the midfield worked hard against the ball, and up front Asano was where he needed to be. At the same time some issues remained visible: the quality of crosses, quick transitions and the final pass precision must improve if they want to hold up in Bilbao away.

The upcoming away date on October 4 will be a measure, especially coming off the Barça defeat. Bilbao is louder, the wind often stronger, the opponents tougher. But the team now has something that is worth gold in difficult phases: confidence. A workmanlike win like this gives room for experiments in training and tactics without endangering morale.

Briefly noted: The island debated long into the night in tapas bars and pubs; some saw the first spark of hope, others urged patience. Both are true: the relief is real, the outlook remains grounded.

For the fans this evening meant more than three points. In times when much on Mallorca feels loud and hectic, it was nice to experience a calm, well-crafted football evening – scarf in hand, perhaps a glass of Manzanilla, and the feeling that much is still possible.