Mallorca vs Racing Santander Match Preview
Miguel Angel Portugal's Racing visit Mallorca eager to celebrate their first victory away in the last nine months, but to succeed they'll have to deal with Michael Laudrup's Barralets, who've shown strong credentials to fight for the European places this season.
The hosts will have to do without Ayoze Díaz, Kevin García, Sergio Tejera, Tomás Pina (all of them struggling with injuries) and Rubén González, who's banned from performing. Laudrup will have to introduce some major rotation in his squad to cope with such adverse situation.
At least, Antonio Tuni has finally recovered from an injury that's kept him away from the fields since the beginning of the year. Oscar Serrano returns to Racing's starting eleven for the first time in nine months.
Pape Diop, Waldo Ponce and Domingo Cisma won't be able to perform for Racing, who must win this match if they don't want to fall below the relegation line.
Mallorca vs Racing Santander Match Report
Racing rescued three decisive points at the Iberoestar Stadi thanks to substitute Oscar Serrano's goal on injury time. Mallorca missed a perfect shot for the European fight and take advantage of RCD Espanyol's misstep.
Miguel Ángel Portugal's Montañeses celebrated their first victory away and joined Deportivo at the 13th position in the standings.
Racing's goalkeeper Toño denied Pierre Webo and Gonzalo Castro the opener in numerous occasions. Mallorca fell to the 10th position with 21 points and must now prepare to face Villarreal at the Madrigal next week.
Michael Laudrup was aware he needed some fresh blood for the second half but Emilio Nsue failed to lead the attack. Portugal made the right call by sending Serrano to the field and secured a massive victory to shorten the gap from the upper half.