MALLORCA NEWS

Two Baltimore men die in climbing accident in Spain Two Baltimore men died last Tuesday while rock climbing on Mallorca, a popular island in Spain.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Dani Rodriguez - Scores in loss against Osasuna Rodriguez scored a goal off three shots (two accurate), created one chance and drew four fouls during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Rodriguez came out firing early, appearing inside the box to head home a cross from the left and draw things level at 1-1 in the 11th minute. The midfielder is enjoying a nice start of season, with two goals and one assist over six starts so far. Up next for Rodriguez is Saturday's home match against Levante.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fati scores in his triumphant return for Barcelona

Ansu Fati made a triumphant return from a long injury layoff and scored a goal to give Barcelona fans hope for the future

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manolo Reina - Concedes six in loss Reina made five saves and conceded six goals during Wednesday's 6-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Reina had a nightmare match here, being beaten six times, which included a very poor reaction that resulted on the opposition's second goal. His five saves minimized the damage a little bit, but this was still a night to forget. The goalkeeper was coming from keeping three clean sheets and conceding only two goals over the previous five contests and will try to regain this form during Sunday's home match against Osasuna.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Hoppe - Provides assist in loss Hoppe provided an assist, had one off-target shot and created one chance during Wednesday's 6-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Hoppe made his first start for Mallorca and assisted Kang-In Lee for his side's lone goal, but couldn't have any other noteworthy contribution, which led him to be subbed off in the 59th minute. The youngster will hope to remain in the lineup for Sunday's home match against Osasuna.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kang In Lee - Scores in loss Lee scored a goal off two shots (both on target), created five chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and drew five fouls during Wednesday's 6-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Lee had a very productive performance in his first start of the season despite of the lopsided loss suffered by his side, making a great individual effort to leave multiple defenders behind before finding the back of the net with a curly shot from outside the box for what was his side's lone goal. The youngster also had game highs in both chances created and fouls drawn and will hope this helps him to remain in the lineup for Sunday's home match against Osasuna.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Undergoing tests for knee injury Kubo is undergoing tests for a knee injury after taking a heavy collision during Wednesday's 6-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Kubo isn't officially injured yet, but he is undergoing tests after a knock on his knee saw him in pain during Wednesday's clash. The midfielder has been underwhelming on loan, but is getting the playing time Madrid couldn't give him. Kubo is firmly in the wait-and-see category heading towards Sunday's clash with Osasuna.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid stays red-hot, routs Mallorca 6-1 in Spanish league

This time Real Madrid didn’t need to rely solely on Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior to keep winning in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takefusa Kubo: Barca at 10, Real at 18, now Japan prodigy is powering Mallorca on and off pitch As Takefusa Kubo prepares to face parent club Real Madrid in La Liga, Real Mallorca have big plans for their Japanese loanee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATCHDAY: Man United, West Ham meet again; no Messi for PSG

Manchester United plays West Ham for the second time in the space of four days when they meet in the third round of the English League Cup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthew Hoppe - Has goal disallowed in debut Hoppe created one chance and suffered one foul after coming off the bench during Sunday's scoreless draw against Villarreal.

Impact Hoppe made his Mallorca debut after joining from Schalke, being brought in the 60th minute to replace Fer Nino. The youngster could've left the pitch as the hero for his side as he sent the ball into the back of the net with a one-time shot from inside the box in the 82nd minute, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside. Hoppe will expect to keep getting playing time during Wednesday's visit to Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Created three chances in draw Kubo had two off-target shots, created three chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and suffered three fouls during Sunday's scoreless draw against Villarreal.

Impact Kubo made some nice plays from the right wing, creating a team-high three chances, but his teammates weren't able to convert them into goals. The youngster is yet to score or assist this season and will try to open his account during Wednesday's visit to his parent club Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Rodriguez - Takes three shots in draw Rodriguez had three off-target shots, created two chances and made two tackles (won both) during Sunday's scoreless draw against Villarreal.

Impact Rodriguez had an active performance on the offensive end, but wasn't able to find the target on any of his team-high three shots. The forward had one goal and one assist over five starts so far this season and will probably remain in the lineup for Wednesday's visit to Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Makes four tackles in win Olivan made four tackles (two won), two clearances and two interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Villarreal.

Impact Olivan made his first start as a centre back after playing left back during the previous four matches. And he still thrived on the new role, filling the stat sheet while keeping opposing strikers at bay during the entire match. Regardless of his positioning, Olivan has been amazing, playing every minute so far this season, so everything indicates he'll remain in the lineup for Wednesday's visit to Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Reina - Keeps clean sheet in draw Reina made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Villarreal.

Impact Reina had another great performance between the sticks, making important saves along the way and keeping his third clean sheet over five starts this season. But things won't be easy for him next Wednesday, when his side visits Real Madrid and the duo Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius Júnior, Benzema lead Madrid to 2-1 win at Valencia

Vinícius Junior and Karim Benzema added to their impressive starts to the season by scoring late goals in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Valencia in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pablo Maffeo - Comes off injured against Villarreal Matteo was subbed out of Sunday's draw against Villarreal in the 38th minute after suffering an injury. He made a block and an interception in the match before being taken off.

Impact It is unclear whether Maffeo will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury. Jaume Costa could replace him at right back if necessary Wednesday against Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Nino - Quiet versus Athletic Bilbao Nino made four clearances, drew one foul and committed one foul in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Nino had a quiet outing Saturday as he failed to attempt a single shot in 90 minutes. The striker has now registered one goal in three appearances this season, along with producing five shots and two chances created. He will look to bounce back Sunday versus Villareal.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Reina - Makes four saves in loss Reina made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Reina was busy Saturday as he was forced to make four saves but it was not enough to avoid his side a defeat. The keeper has now registered two clean sheets in four appearances this season,. along with 11 saves and three goals allowed in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Sunday versus Villareal.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Muniain keeps Bilbao undefeated with win over Mallorca

Iker Munian has steered Athletic Bilbao to a 2-0 win over Mallorca that gives the undefeated Basque Country side the early lead of the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Ronaldo back for Man United; PSG rests Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo will make the first appearance in his second spell for Manchester United in the home match against Newcastle

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franco Russo - Two starts in three games Russo has made two starts in three games to open the 2021/22 season.

Impact Russo has been rotated into the lineup as more center-back options are tested, though it's unclear how the situation will shake out with Martin Valjent as the lone anchor to the defense. Between Russo and Antonio Raillo as well as Aleksandar Sedlar, minutes will be split through multiple defensive options at the Island club.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

American Matthew Hoppe transfers to Mallorca from Schalke

Emerging American forward Matthew Hoppe is leaving relegated Schalke for Mallorca

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthew Hoppe - Transfers to Mallorca Hoppe has signed a four-year contract with Mallorca after transferring from Schalke, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Hoppe posted six goals and an assist in 22 Bundesliga appearances (15 starts) during an electric second half of the campaign last season, even though Schalke did get relegated. He now joins an exciting, newly-promoted Mallorca team that also added youngsters Takefusa Kubo and Kang-In Lee to their attacking corps this summer.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE