The League
5:30 p.mFebruary 28, 2026
Regular season – 26
Mallorca Son Moix Stadium
Referee: Miguel Sesma Espinosa, Spain
Majorca
Royal Society
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0.66
Expected Goals (xG)
0.46
Passing by
336 (83%)
Accurate passes
455 (85%)
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1
G
Leo Roman
6.3
22
d
Johan Mojica
7.2
21
d
Antonio Raíllo (C)
7.7
24
d
Martin Valent
6.2
23
d
Pau Maffeo
6.6
12
m
same coast
6.5
5
m
Omar Mascarell
6.7
10
m
Sergi Darder
6.6
17
F
John Virgil
6.9
7
F
Banned Muriqi
6.7
18
F
Matthew Joseph
7.2
1
G
Alex Remiro
7.0
17
d
Sergio Gomez
6.3
16
d
Duje Ćaleta-Car
6.9
5
d
Igor Zubeldia
7.0
d
Jon Aramburu
67′ rough
8
m
Beñat Turrientes
6.3
m
Jon Gorrotxategi
82′ missing
21
m
Arsen Zakharyan
6.9
m
Carlos Soler
36′
11
m
Gonçalo Guedes
6.2
10
F
Mikel Oyarzabal (C)
6.6
Substitutes
19
F
Jon Karrikaburu
22
F
Wesley
31
d
John Martin
38
d
Luke’s Beitia
3
d
Aihen Muñoz
6
d
Aritz Elustondo
13
G
Unai Marrero
41
G
Theo Folgado
m
Yangel Herrera
84′ Replaced by J. Gorrotxategim
Pablo Marin
84′ Replaced by M. OyarzabalF
Ander Barrenetxea
63′ Replaced by C. Solerm
Luka Sucic
63′ Replaced by A. Zakharyantrainer
Pellegrino Matarazzo
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Carlos Soler’s first-half goal secured a vital 1-0 away victory for Real Societat over Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.
Real Sociedad secured a vital 1-0 win away to Mallorca at the Estadio Mallorca Son Moix on 28 February 2026. A first-half goal from Carlos Soler was enough to secure all three points for the visitors.
The result saw Real Sociedad consolidate their position in mid-table, continuing their run of consistent form. Mallorca, for its part, remained entrenched in the relegation battle, desperate for the points to move away from the bottom three.
From the first moment, Real Sociedad controlled possession, dictating the pace of the game. Mallorca struggled to gain a foothold, often defending deep and looking for counter-attacks.
Their efforts paid off in the 36th minute. Midfielder Carlos Soler latched on to a well-worked move and fired home the decisive goal to put Real Sociedad ahead.
Despite falling behind, Mallorca struggled to create meaningful opportunities before the break. Goalkeeper Álex Remiro remained untroubled in the Real Sociedad net.
At half-time, Real Sociedad had a tight but deserved lead. Mallorca faced the challenge of finding an attacking spark to rejoin the game.
In the second half, Mallorca emerged with renewed intent, climbing higher up the pitch. However, Real Sociedad’s defense held firm, absorbing the pressure effectively.
Real Sociedad introduced Arsen Zakharyan and Ander Barrenetxea in the 63rd minute with the aim of injecting new legs. As the match progressed, the physicality increased, with a yellow card for J. Aramburu 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 equaliser.
Despite a late flurry of substitutions and growing urgency, Mallorca could not break through. Real Sociedad expertly handled 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, below Mallorca’s 0.66, highlighting Real Sociedad’s clinical edge. Mallorca was only able to take six shots in total, with only one on target.
This win propels Real Sociedad further up the La Liga table, bolstering their European ambitions. In Mallorca, the defeat deepens their relegation worries, leaving them fighting for survival in the bottom three.
