Mallorca wins away for first time since October as La Liga relegation fight tightens
Mallorca secured a 1-0 away victory against Girona thanks to a first-half goal from Samú Costa, marking their first road win since October. The win moved Mallorca above Girona on goal difference into 15th place in La Liga, tightening the relegation battle. With only six points separating 11th-placed Rayo Vallecano from second-from-bottom Levante, the fight to avoid relegation has become increasingly intense.
- ▪Samú Costa scored the decisive goal in the first half with a header from Johan Mojica's cross.
- ▪Mallorca moved above Girona on goal difference into 15th place, with both teams four points clear of the relegation zone.
- ▪Girona hit the woodwork and were denied by goalkeeper Leo Roman in the second half.
- ▪Veteran striker Cristhian Stuani admitted the defeat made their survival hopes more difficult.
- ▪Only six points separate Rayo Vallecano in 11th from Levante, who are second from the bottom.
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