Luis García’s Mallorca turn defence into a weapon

Mallorca under Luis García are making one thing very clear: they’re tough to break down. According to MARCA, the team has gone goalless in five of their six matches and, overall, have only conceded once, with that goal coming against Granada.

Defence defines the plan

The takeaway is straightforward. Even if the football isn’t the most eye-catching, the results are being powered by defensive solidity. MARCA highlights that Mallorca have managed five clean sheets across six games, a particularly big deal when you look at how Luis García sets up his midfield.

Continuity in the back line

There isn’t a dedicated defensive “stopper”, and the most common midfield profiles are more comfortable on the ball. Still, the article stresses that the team defends well despite that. In central defence, Raíllo and Valjent have been the starting partnership for nine straight seasons, and MARCA describes both as reliable. Soumahoro’s inclusion is also said to be helping, while the full-backs are contributing with mentions of Calatayud’s impact and Arnau Tenas’s performances.

In the most recent match referenced, Mallorca beat Real Sociedad B 0-1, with Adri Fuentes scoring, and once again kept their opponent from scoring. MARCA’s overall point is that with this kind of defensive record, turning the screw offensively against Mallorca is increasingly costly.