La Liga
5:30 PMFebruary 28, 2026
Regular Season – 26
Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
Referee: Miguel Sesma Espinosa, Spain
Mallorca
Real Sociedad
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0.66
Expected goals (xG)
0.46
Passing
336 (83%)
Accurate passes
455 (85%)
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1
G
Leo Román
22
D
Johan Mojica
21
D
Antonio Raíllo (C)
24
D
Martin Valjent
23
D
Pablo Maffeo
12
M
Samú Costa
5
M
Omar Mascarell
10
M
Sergi Darder
17
F
Jan Virgili
7
F
Vedat Muriqi
18
F
Mateo Joseph
1
G
Álex Remiro
17
D
Sergio Gómez
16
D
Duje Ćaleta-Car
5
D
Igor Zubeldia
D
Jon Aramburu
67′ Roughing
21
M
Arsen Zakharyan
8
M
Beñat Turrientes
M
Jon Gorrotxategi
82′ Foul
11
M
Gonçalo Guedes
10
F
Mikel Oyarzabal (C)
M
Carlos Soler
36′
Substitutes
19
F
Jon Karrikaburu
F
Ander Barrenetxea
63′ Replaced by C. Soler
22
F
Wesley
M
Yangel Herrera
84′ Replaced by J. GorrotxategiM
Pablo Marín
84′ Replaced by M. OyarzabalM
Luka Sučić
63′ Replaced by A. Zakharyan
31
D
Jon Martin
38
D
Luken Beitia
3
D
Aihen Muñoz
6
D
Aritz Elustondo
13
G
Unai Marrero
41
G
Theo Folgado
Coach
Pellegrino Matarazzo
La Liga Standings – Primera División
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Carlos Soler’s first-half goal secured a vital 1-0 away victory for Real Sociedad over Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.
Real Sociedad secured a vital 1-0 away victory over Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on February 28, 2026. A first-half strike from Carlos Soler proved enough to claim all three points for the visitors.
The result saw Real Sociedad solidify their mid-table position, continuing a steady run of form. Mallorca, meanwhile, remained entrenched in the relegation battle, desperate for points to climb away from the bottom three.
From the outset, Real Sociedad controlled possession, dictating the tempo of the game. Mallorca struggled to gain a foothold, often defending deep and looking to counter-attack.
Their efforts paid off in the 36th minute. Midfielder Carlos Soler latched onto a well-worked move, firing home the decisive goal to give Real Sociedad the lead.
Despite falling behind, Mallorca found it difficult to generate meaningful opportunities before the break. Goalkeeper Álex Remiro remained largely untroubled in the Real Sociedad net.
At half-time, Real Sociedad held a narrow but deserved advantage. Mallorca faced the challenge of finding an attacking spark to get back into the game.
The second half saw Mallorca emerge with renewed intent, pushing higher up the pitch. However, Real Sociedad’s defense stood firm, absorbing the pressure effectively.
Real Sociedad introduced Arsen Zakharyan and Ander Barrenetxea in the 63rd minute, aiming to inject fresh legs. As the game wore on, physicality increased, with J. Aramburu receiving a yellow card in the 67th minute, followed by J. Gorrotxategi in the 82nd for Real Sociedad.
Mallorca made offensive changes, bringing on Mateo Joseph in the 69th minute. Later, Omar Mascarell and Pablo Maffeo entered the fray in the 79th minute, desperate to find an equalizer.
Despite a late flurry of substitutions and increased urgency, Mallorca could not break through. Real Sociedad expertly managed the final stages, protecting their slender lead.
Statistically, Real Sociedad controlled 57% of possession and registered 12 shots, two of which were on target. Surprisingly, their Expected Goals (xG) stood at 0.46, lower than Mallorca’s 0.66, highlighting Real Sociedad’s clinical edge. Mallorca could only muster six shots in total, with just one on target.
This victory propels Real Sociedad further up the La Liga table, reinforcing their European ambitions. For Mallorca, the defeat deepens their relegation worries, leaving them fighting for survival in the bottom three.