Even though we’re only 7 games in Mallorca have hit a sticky patch. It’s just 1 point from a possible 12 in the last 4 games. Granted injuries have played a part especially at the back, but they must get back to winning ways this weekend against Levante. A team who have yet to win a game yet this season, so this is a perfect opportunity to get the confidence back. I didn’t think they played too badly in the loss last weekend against Osasuna but they looked quite tired towards the end of the game. Having hit the dizzy heights of top early in the season, they are now 12th and are closer to the bottom of the league rather than the top in points terms.
Coach Luis Garcia Plaza said this week “We have to get back to the balance between defense and attack, regain defensive solidity,” but if the league ended today, we would be out of the relegation zone. We know how to live in these situations and we can feel the support of our fans.
“For me it’s a special game, I spent three very good years there. But for us it is a very important game and we hope to get the three points. Levante UD has two players up front who score a lot of goals every year and they are two players from their youth academy. Levante UD plays good football, despite the fact that they haven’t won in seven games.
“We want to dedicate a victory to our fans. Hopefully we can give them some joy.”
Kick-off is 16.15 on Saturday.
Results, fixtures and the latest league table can be viewed here;
https://www.resultados-futbol.com/primera/grupo1/jornada7
UD Ibiza finally got another win under their belts rather than a draw, with a comfortable 2-0 win against Burgos. Their Polish player Bogusz who’s on loan from Leeds United is on fire and has bagged the best goals in the league chosen by La Liga English in both August and September. They currently lie in the playoff places in 4th but have a difficult away game this weekend. Eibar the tiny team from the Basque Country who spent 7 years straight in La Liga are their opponents this weekend. It should be a good test for the leagues only unbeaten team.
Results, fixtures and the latest league table can be viewed here;
https://www.resultados-futbol.com/segunda/grupo1/jornada7
Atlético Baleares had endure another scorching day in Mallorca to get past a well drilled Real Betis B team. The winning goal came from Dioni who now has 5 for the season and is the leagues top goalscorer. The weather was like it was 2 weeks ago against Villareal, too hot! Quite why they have to play at midday on Sundays I don’t know
I thought it was only mad dogs and Englishman who went out in the midday sun?
Baleares lie in 2nd place, 2 points behind Villareal B. This weekend they’re away to Real Madrid Castilla who are managed by one of their former legends Raul.
Results, fixtures and the latest league table can be viewed here;
https://www.resultados-futbol.com/primera_division_rfef/grupo2/jornada5
In Segunda RFEF a disappointing loss for Peña Deportiva, their first of the season. Formentera and Ibiza Pitiusas both drew but a good 3-0 win for Andratx who seem to be finding their feet now.
Results, fixtures and the latest league table can be viewed here;
https://www.resultados-futbol.com/segunda_division_rfef/grupo3/jornada4
In Tercera RFEF Llosetense are top from Santanyi in second who have a game in hand.
Results, fixtures and the latest league table can be viewed here;
https://www.resultados-futbol.com/tercera_division_rfef/grupo11/jornada4
In the Division Honor, the top division of youth football, Barcelona and Espanyol still lead the way, both unbeaten. Our teams are still holding their own with Rcd Mallorca in third, San Francisco sixth and Atlético Baleares 10th. Baleares drew 1-1 with San Fran in their local derby last week.
Results, fixtures and the latest league table can be viewed here;
https://www.resultados-futbol.com/division_honor_juvenil/grupo3/jornada4
Take care everyone.
Richie presents the Radio One Mallorca Breakfast show Monday to Friday 07.30-11.00am on 93.8fm in Mallorca and 102fm in Calvià, online at www.radioonemallorca.com on mobile through their free App for IPhone & Android, The Tunein Radio App, iTunes, the Spanish TDT TV service and all smart speakers. If you can’t hear him on the radio then you’ll find him working at Pirates Adventure the islands number one night out and every now and again he may make an understudy appearance!
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