MALLORCA NEWS

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

Kang In Lee - Signs with Mallorca Lee has signed a four-year deal with Mallorca on a free transfer following the end of his contract with Valencia.

Impact Lee appeared in 24 matches last season at Valencia, starting 15 of them, and could immediately find a role at Mallorca, who have put together a decent amount of depth in the squad. That being the case, Lee is expected to begin as more of a bench option with players like Salva and Dani Rodriguez firmly in the XI.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kang In Lee - Contract with Valencia terminated Lee's contract with Valencia has been terminated, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Lee tallied three goals and four assists in 62 appearances in all competitions during his two-and-a-half years with the senior team. The 20-year-old started 15 La Liga matches last season, and should have plenty of suitors as a talented, young free agent in attacking midfield.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Takes three shots against Espanyol Kubo took three shots (one on target) and created two chances in Friday's 1-0 victory against Espanyol. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Kubo was active in attack on Friday but he is still looking to get on the score sheet himself for the first time this season. After the international break he will face Bilbao, which have conceded one goal in two La Liga matches.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salva Sevilla - Takes shot in win Salva took a shot on target and made an interception in Friday's 1-0 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Salva played well enough on both sides of the ball against Espanyol to help his side to another clean sheet victory on Friday. After the international break he will face Bilbao, which are 11th so far in this young La Liga season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Keeps clean sheet in win Maffeo made an interception and won two of three tackles in Friday's 1-0 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Maffeo defended well and kept a clean sheet against an admittedly tame Espanyol on Friday. His side went top of the table -- with most of the league still to play in the third match day -- which will give him confidence ahead of the clash against 11th-placed Bilbao after the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Reina - Keeps clean sheet against Espanyol Reina made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Reina kept his second consecutive clean sheet on Friday as Mallorca went top of the table, albeit with a game in hand as a result of playing the first game of the match day. Nonetheless, the newly-promoted side is in a good position heading into the international break, after which it will face Bilbao, which have scored one goal in two matches so far this season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Rodriguez - Scores goal against Espanyol Rodriguez scored a goal and created three chances in Friday's 1-0 victory against Espanyol. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Rodriguez scored the only goal in Friday's game, his first of the season after bagging eight in La Liga 2 last year. After the international break he will face Bilbao, which are 11th so far in this young season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Rodriguez - Out six weeks Rodriguez (groin) is expected to miss six weeks, according to manager Luis Garcia Plaza via Gabriel Forteza of AS.

Impact Rodriguez had been dealing with an injury in preseason and after not playing in Saturday's win over Deportivo Alaves, he's been ruled out until mid-October by his manager. In his absence, look to Abdon Prats as a likely starter at striker

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Rodriguez - Out with groin injury Rodriguez is set to miss multiple months with a groin injury stemming from last season, according to Ultima Hora.

Impact Rodriguez started the opener and then didn't appear in the win against Alaves. The former Getafe man appeared in 33 matches last season, but he injured his groin in the final couple weeks and it looks like he never fully recovered from it over the summer.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Reina - Keeps clean sheet in win Reina made four saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Reina bounced back from the season opener, when he was beaten the only time the opposition found the target, making some great saves and keeping his first clean sheet of the season to help his side leaving the pitch with the three points. Up next for the goalkeeper is Friday's home clash against an Espanyol side that is still scoreless after two matches.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Makes seven clearances in win Olivan had one off-target shot, made seven clearances and one interception and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Olivan was coming from an amazing debut with Mallorca on the previous match, even scoring a goal. This time he was not as brilliant on the offensive end, but had a strong showing on defense, which included a team-high seven clearances. The left back is off to a great start this season and will hope to keep up with the good work during Friday's home match against Espanyol.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Valjent - Makes seven clearances in win Valjent had one off-target shot, made seven clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Valjent was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, keeping Alaves' forward at bay during most of the match and racking up a team-high seven clearances. The centre back will try to remain productive during next Friday's clash against Espanyol.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Sends in four crosses in win Maffeo created one chance, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (won both) and two clearances, drew three fouls, was shown a yellow card and helped his side to kee...

Impact Maffeo had a nice performance on both ends, making a goal-line clearance when the match was still scoreless and finding room to support the offense, which included a team-high four crosses. The right back is starting to show the two-way potential that led Mallorca to bring him on loan for this season and will try to keep it up during Friday's home match against Espanyol.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salva Sevilla - Provides assist off bench in win Salva made an assist and had one off-target shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Salva was brought in the 70th minute, replacing Idrissu Baba, and had a huge contribution ten minutes later, asssiting Fer Nino's game-winning goal with a beautiful long ball. The midfielder will hope this helps him being back in the starting XI for Friday's home match against Espanyol.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Nino - Scores winner off bench Nino scored a goal off his lone shot and drew one foul after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Nino was brought in the 64th minute, replacing Abdon Prats, and made an immediate impact, suffering the foul that led to Ruben Duarte's red card two minutes later. And the forward ended up as the hero for Mallorca as he scored the lone goal of the match in the 80th minute after picking up an amazing long pass by Salva Sevilla. It was a dream debut for Nino and the youngster will hope to keep getting playing time during next Friday's home match against Espanyol.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Nino - Joins Mallorca on loan Nino signed with Mallorca on a season-long loan from Villarreal, it was announced Wednesday.

Impact Nino scored three times in 17 league appearances (eight starts) last season and threw in two more goals during Villarreal's march to the Europa League trophy. He'll hope to get even more minutes with the island club, which certainly needs more depth on the wings if they plan on staying in La Liga next season as well. With Yeremi Pino winning the last spot among the forwards at Villarreal, this will be Nino's time to shine on his own.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE