Athletic Club misses chance to defeat Mallorca
RCD Mallorca Holds Athletic Club to a Goalless Draw
On Monday night, Athletic Club faced off against RCD Mallorca in a tightly contested match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite dominating possession, Athletic Club struggled to break down Mallorca’s solid defense, leaving the Son Moix crowd entertained by the islanders’ resilience.
Match Highlights
Early on, Vedat Muriqi had a golden opportunity to score for Mallorca but was denied by a brilliant save from Julen Agirrezabala. The game took a turn when Samu Costa received two quick bookings, forcing Mallorca to play with ten men for the majority of the match. Athletic Club thought they had taken the lead with a goal from Nico Williams, only for it to be disallowed due to an earlier infringement. Despite having a numerical advantage, Athletic Club struggled to create clear-cut chances until the final 15 minutes of the game.
Valverde’s Frustration
Athletic Club coach Ernesto Valverde expressed frustration at his team’s inability to capitalize on their man advantage. The Basque side’s best chance came late in the game when Nico Williams hit the crossbar with a superb effort, followed by a missed opportunity from Alex Berenguer. Ander Herrera also came close to scoring, but his shot sailed wide as the final whistle approached.
League Standings
Following the draw, Mallorca and Athletic Club remain level on points in the La Liga standings, with Mallorca sitting in seventh place on goal difference. Athletic Club is currently in fifth place, just behind Real Betis. A win would have seen Athletic Club move level with Atletico Madrid in fourth place, but they now trail Villarreal by three points in the race for third place.
Overall, it was a frustrating night for Athletic Club, who failed to capitalize on their opportunities against a resilient Mallorca side. Both teams will look to regroup and push for better results in their upcoming fixtures.
