Javier Aguirre’s Mallorca seems to be finding the consistency they were looking for in LaLiga and this Saturday they won an important victory at home against Granada (1-0), a direct rival in the fight for permanence.
The team led by the Mexican coach took the three points in Son Moix, in their second victory in the last three games for the Spanish championship where it continues to move away from the bottom of the classification, one of its main objectives this season.
After making a splash by qualifying for the final of the Copa del Rey, which will be played on April 6 against Athletic Club in Seville, the Majorca They were urgent to get good results in LaLiga to leave behind the specter of relegation that has been haunting them for a good part of the campaign.
But this Saturday, its captain Antonio Raílo, was in charge of doing his bit so that the Balearic team continues to make a difference with respect to the last three in the table. The central defender scored the only goal of the match played in Son Moix, corresponding to matchday 29 of LaLiga.
The Spanish player had already given a warning in the 76th minute with a header on a corner kick that was stopped by Granada goalkeeper, Augusto Batalla. However, In the 85th minute he had his revenge, in another corner kick, but now his header entered the upper right corner.
The defender’s goal was the reward for Mallorca who sought in every way to beat Granada’s goal. Those led by “Vasco” Aguirre can begin to breathe knowing that they are getting closer and closer to the possibility of ensuring their permanence in the highest division of Spanish football.
With these three points, Mallorca climbs to 14th place in the classification table with 30 points, the result of six wins, 12 draws and 11 losses. The Balearic team has a difference of eight units with respect to Cádiz, which is in 18th placewaiting for what he does this day.
For its part, Granada further complicates its chances by staying at the bottom of the standings with just 14 points, four less than Cádiz and six less than Celta de Vigo, which is currently the last team with salvation in her hands.
With nine dates left to play until the end of the season in Spain, Mallorca is very well on its way to remaining in the competition. Their next rival will be Valencia after the break for the FIFA dates. They will face each other on Saturday, March 30 in the duel prior to the Copa del Rey final.
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