Costa News Spain Breaking News | English News in Spain.
In a dramatic reversal of fortunes, RCD Mallorca ended an eight-match winless away streak in La Liga by defeating Sevilla FC 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday October 18 2025.
Sevilla appeared on course to prevail after taking the lead in the 16th minute when Ruben Vargas found the net following a defensive error from Mallorca’s Pedro Maffeo, his shot slipping under keeper Leo Román.
However, Mallorca mounted a strong response in the second half. Midway through the period, the visitors drew level when Vedat Muriqi scored in the 67th minute, converting a chance created by Jan Virgili.
Mateo Joseph scores
Building on that momentum, Mallorca seized the lead with a strike from Mateo Joseph in the 72nd minute, before Joseph added a second in the 77th to make it 3-1.
The result was especially significant for Mallorca, who had struggled away from home and were languishing near the bottom of the table. The win lifts them off the foot of the standings and injects fresh hope into their campaign.
Sevilla, conversely, were expected to extend their good run but were undone by a combination of early lapses and a second-half collapse. The hosts dominated possession – 58.4 % to 41.6 % according to statistics – yet failed to convert control into results.
For Mallorca, the pairing of Muriqi and Joseph fired the visitors into contention. Muriqi’s goal marked his fifth of the season, reinforcing his value to the club’s attacking efforts.
Joseph’s brace was his first major contribution for the club this season, and it came at a critical time when the team needed a result the most. His second, in particular, sealed the victory and prevented any potential comeback from Sevilla.
Turning point
Turning point in the match came after the break, when Mallorca emerged with greater intensity and sharper execution. The visitors’ substitutions and positional tweaks worked to free up space and exploit Sevilla’s errors. Although full details of tactical changes were not disclosed, the impact was evident on the scoreboard.
Looking ahead, Mallorca return to Son Moix on Sunday October 26 to face last year’s second-division champions, Levante UD, hoping to build on this victory with consecutive wins for the first time this season. Sevilla, meanwhile, must regroup quickly if they are to salvage their European hopes.
