Mallorca claimed a narrow victory on the road against Girona, with a single goal from Samú Costa settling the contest.
Mallorca claimed a narrow victory on the road against Girona, with a single goal from Samú Costa settling the contest.
The decisive moment arrived just before the interval, capping a strong opening period from Mallorca. Costa found space inside the penalty area and met a lofted delivery from Johan Mojica, guiding a header into the net.
The visitors had controlled much of the first half, and their advantage reflected their overall play before the break. The goal ultimately proved enough to separate the sides in a tightly contested encounter.
The result marked Mallorca’s first away success since October and lifted them into 15th position in La Liga. They moved above Girona on goal difference, with both teams sitting four points clear of the drop zone.
The lower half of the table remains extremely congested, with only six points separating Rayo Vallecano in 11th place and Levante, who occupy second from bottom.
This narrow gap underlines the intensity of the fight to remain in the top division, where each result continues to have significant consequences for multiple clubs.
After the restart, Girona increased their attacking efforts in search of an equalizer. However, they were denied by both the woodwork and the performance of goalkeeper Leo Roman.
Despite their pressure, the home side could not find a breakthrough. Veteran forward Cristhian Stuani admitted the defeat was difficult to accept.
He acknowledged the growing challenge ahead, stressing the need for determination as the season approaches its decisive phase.
