Mallorca’s struggles in La Liga continued on Sunday, September 21, 2025, as they stretched their winless run to five matches with a 1-1 draw against Atlético Madrid at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. Despite falling behind and facing relentless pressure, the Islanders clawed back late through Vedat Muriqi, who rose highest to meet Jan Virgili’s cross and rescue a valuable point.
Softfootball reported in the game’s preview that the Madrid-based team was the favourite to get all three points, and Atlético dominated the early exchanges, nearly taking the lead when Giacomo Raspadori’s corner almost deceived goalkeeper Leo Román, and Pablo Barrios rattled the upright with a fierce drive. The visitors looked set to seize control when Antonio Raíllo’s handball handed Julián Álvarez the chance from the penalty spot, but Román produced a brilliant diving save to deny him.
Mallorca struggled to create much going forward, with Johan Mojica’s lively run and Martin Valjent’s tame long-range effort the only real chances before halftime. Injuries compounded their woes as Marash Kumbulla limped off, while Diego Simeone’s men continued to push for a breakthrough.
Atletico Madrid’s disappointment could be obvious in the tone of the match result post uploaded on the club’s official X handle.
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The breakthrough finally came midway through the second half when Conor Gallagher pounced to slot home after Román had initially saved from Marcos Llorente’s powerful drive. Moments later, substitute Alexander Sørloth turned villain, receiving his marching orders following a VAR review for a reckless challenge. This is another challenging situation for Atletico following the disappointing narrow defeat suffered at the hands of Liverpool in the Champions League.
The dismissal gave Mallorca renewed hope, and they pressed hard in the closing stages. Just when it seemed Atlético would hold on for all three points, Muriqi rose unmarked to nod home the equaliser with five minutes left, sending the Son Moix crowd into raptures.
Despite the dramatic late point, the result offers little relief for Mallorca. They remain with their lowest points tally at this stage of a La Liga season since 2000/01 and are now winless in eight league matches stretching back to last term. Atlético, meanwhile, will rue missed chances and their inability to turn dominance into victory.
