Marcelino’s side visit the Balearic island with their place in Europe’s top competition secured and now aiming for the goal of finishing third
Villarreal CF arrive at Son Moix having already achieved their primary objective of the season. After sealing qualification for the UEFA Champions League last Saturday with an emphatic 5-1 win over Levante UD at the Estadio de la Cerámica, the Yellow Submarine head into Matchday 35 of LALIGA EA Sports against RCD Mallorca with confidence and freedom — but still fully focused on securing third place in the table.
Mallorca dig in at Son Moix
Awaiting them is an RCD Mallorca side buoyed by their recent 0-1 away victory over Girona FC, a crucial result that has given the Bermellones some breathing space and moved them two points clear of the relegation zone. Fully aware of what is at stake, the hosts are expected to put up fierce resistance backed by their supporters, having enjoyed a strong run of form at Son Moix: five consecutive home matches unbeaten, including three victories.
With Champions League football already guaranteed, Villarreal travel to the Balearic Islands with a clear aim: to win at Son Moix, rediscover their best away form and continue their push to defend the coveted third position in LALIGA, currently contested with Atlético de Madrid.
‘Tani Time’ at La Cerámica
Looking back at the most recent head-to-head meeting between the two sides, the memories are positive for the Yellows. In the first-round fixture played at the Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal CF claimed a 2-1 victory in a tightly contested match.
The game was decided late on, with Tani emerging as the hero in the 83rd minute. After a VAR review, the referee confirmed the Canadian striker’s goal, handing the Submarine a crucial win on Matchday 13 of LALIGA EA Sports.
