MALLORCA NEWS

Predrag Rajkovic - Keeps clean sheet in draw Rajkovic had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Rajkovic kept a clean sheet Friday, his ninth of the season. His defense played an important role in that, as they only allowed two shots on target from Osasuna. The clean sheet is more impressive given Copete was sent off in the 69th minute, so the side were a man down for the final stretch of the match. Rajkovic faces a matchup of similar difficulty next Sunday at Real Valladolid who have scored just 20 goals in 26 league matches this season.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Mallorca clings to 0-0 with Osasuna at home

Mallorca has drawn 0-0 with Osasuna in the Spanish league while playing the final 20 minutes with 10 men

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lee Kang-in - Comes off injured Lee (undisclosed) came off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Osasuna.

Impact Lee was brought off in the 76th minute with an apparent injury, being replace by Matija Nastastic. The forward has been a nailed-on starter and would be a major loss if the injury proves to be serious. Lee has scored three times and assisted four times during 26 appearance (24 starts.)

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ludwig Augustinsson - Facing 2-3 week absence Augustinsson will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to an ankle problem, including Friday's clash with Osasuna, per Marca.com.

Impact Augustinsson has made just three appearances since joining Mallorca and has struggled for minutes all season, even during his previous stint with Aston Villa. At this point, Augustinsson figures to be a long-shot to play versus Valladolid on April 9, though it would be on the early end of his expected recovery timeline.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Valjent - Misses third straight Valjent (back) will not be in the squad to face Osasuna on Friday.

Impact Valjent will once again find himself watching from the sidelines after missing his third consecutive contest due to his back injury. With the central defender unavailable, Giovanni Gonzalez will feature in the starting XI in his stead, especially with Ludwig Augustinsson (ankle) also unavailable.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Marseille chasing PSG, Frankfurt under pressure

Second-place Marseille can close the gap on French league leader Paris Saint-Germain to four points if it beats Montpellier

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ludwig Augustinsson - Leaves Sweden's camp with injury Augustinsson (undisclosed) picked up an injury in the 15 minute of the match against Belgium during European Championship Qualifiers.

Impact Augustinsson returned back to Spain after picking up an undisclosed injury while on international duty with Sweden. The defender is not having the best season, struggling to keep form due to several injuries. He joined Mallorca on loan from Aston Villa, where he failed to make appearances with the first team. This injury will not help his cause, which will likely keep him on the bench moving forward.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Valjent - Misses loss to Betis with injury Valjent (undisclosed) missed his second consecutive game due to injury last weekend against Betis.

Impact Valjent suffered this injury in the defeat to Elche on March 4 and missed Mallorca's ensuing games against Real Sociedad and Real Betis, with Giovanni Gonzalez sliding into the back-three to replace him alongside Antonio Raillo and Matija Nastasic for the matches. Valjent will have an extended period of time to recover during the international break before the clash with Osasuna on March 31.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Sends in six crosses at Betis Lee generated six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Betis.

Impact Lee had a good offensive performance, but it wasn't enough to help them avoid the loss on the road. The midfielder registered the second-most crosses for his side, while co-leading in tackles and taking all of their four corner kicks in the match. He has three goals and five assists in the season so far.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Sends in seven crosses in loss Maffeo registered one shot (zero on goal) and seven crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis.

Impact Maffeo was active on offense, but couldn't help his side find the back of the net. The right-back led them in crosses during the match, while co-leading in tackles as well. He logged three assists in the season so far.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matija Nastasic - Makes two tackles at Betis Nastasic generated two tackles (two won), two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Impact Nastasic had a decent defensive outing, but couldn't help them earn at least one point on the road -- after conceding early in the second half. The centerback co-led his side in tackles during the match. He also picked up his third yellow card so far in the proccess.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Sends in three crosses in loss Costa had two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.

Impact Costa had a good all-around performance, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss on the road. The left-back led his side in shots and provided solid defensive stats. He also received his eighth yellow card in La Liga play, though.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Makes two saves in loss Rajkovic registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Betis.

Impact Rajkovic conceded once in the second half and couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The goalkeeper has only three clean sheets in their last 12 games, and none in the last six. He will look to bounce back against Osasuna on Mar 31.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mallorca bans fan who racially insulted Vinícius Júnior

Spanish club Mallorca handed the fan who racially insulted players Vinícius Júnior and Samu Chukwueze a three-year ban from club membership

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lee Kang-in - Scores equalizer Lee scored from one shot and attempted four crosses (three accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Lee capitalized on a defensive error to get his team level and he now has three goals, the most he has ever managed in a single season. The midfielder has been more direct than in previous seasons, attempting 123 crosses and 33 shots so far. He has started each of the last seven games and Mallorca face Real Betis next on Sunday.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Makes one save in stalemate Rajkovic made one save and conceded once in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sociedad.

Impact Rajkovic made a great save to deny Mikel Oyarzabel but could do nothing to stop Carlos Fernandez's goal. Mallorca are without a clean sheet in five and Rajkovic will be looking for his ninth of the season against Real Betis on Sunday.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Eligible for return Muriqi is eligible to return to the first team after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Muriqi is set to return after serving the ban against Sociedad. The forward has been a guaranteed starter when available and will return straight to the starting XI.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Atletico visits Girona; Milan hosts Salernitana

Atletico Madrid has the opportunity to strengthen its hold on third place when it visits midtable Girona in the Spanish league on Monday

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona beats Bilbao amid more refereeing controversy

Barcelona needed some help from a video review to restore its nine-point lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish league

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denis Hadzikadunic - Returns to bench Hadzikadunic is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Impact Hadzikadunic returns after missing out on last week's match through illness. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Heroic in defeat Rajkovic recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Elche.

Impact Rajkovic faced six shots and stopped five of them, being left hung out to dry by a toothless attack in front of him. The goalkeeper has earned eight clean sheets in 24 matches since moving to Spain and will now hope to build on that tally and snap a four-game drought, with seven goals conceded in that span.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Massive volume despite loss Maffeo had three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Elche.

Impact Maffeo sent in a team-high eight crosses while also creating a pair of chances from right-back. The defender is up to four goal contributions in 2022/23, tying a career-best with Mallorca. Maffeo has the chance to add to that tally and set new high watermarks for both goals and assists to close the season out.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Busy Saturday Lee had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Elche.

Impact Lee sent in six crosses from four corners during Saturday's 1-0 loss. The winger has just one assist since coming back from the World Cup break and has struggled mightily for form. Still this is looking like a strong season from Lee, who has already set a career-high for goals and has tied his career-high for assists.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Five crosses in loss Ruiz de Galarreta registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Elche.

Impact de Galarreta sent in five crosses while maintaining a role on set-pieces during Saturday's loss. The midfielder has created 15 chances in 20 appearances but has yet to get on the scoresheet. de Galarreta has created four chances in his last two matches while sending in seven crosses in that span.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE