Mallorca 1 - 1 FT Atletico Madrid

Román and Muriqi rescue Mallorca from Atlético's grip

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A match of extreme intensity where Atlético's dominance evaporated after Sórloth's red card in the 72nd minute, but it was Mallorca's heroism in the final moments that defined this crunch La Liga encounter.

Atlético controls, then the red card changes everything

Atlético Madrid arrived at Son Moix intent on suffocation. With 57% possession and 12 total shots, the Madrid side wove an asphyxiating web. Koke orchestrated from midfield with two key passes, while Conor Gallagher entered as a substitute in the 68th minute to break lines. Gallagher's 79th-minute goal seemed to settle the contest. But then came the turning point: in the 72nd minute, Alexander Sórloth received a red card following VAR review for a tactical foul. Suddenly, Atlético played with ten men against a Mallorca that smelled blood.

Román stops the impossible, Muriqi rescues pride

With the stakes of the run in play, Leo Román became Mallorca's wall. The home goalkeeper made 6 crucial saves, but the most decisive came when he stopped a penalty with golden hands. His performance (9.5 rating) was the lifeline that kept a team generating barely any chances alive. With 43% possession and just 8 shots, the locals seemed condemned to shipwreck. Then, in the 85th minute, when all appeared lost, Vedat Muriqi burst through to seal the draw. Jan Virgili, fresh off the bench in the 82nd minute, supplied the Kosovan striker with a surgical pass. The goal arrived as Atlético crumbled under the weight of Sórloth's dismissal.

The balance nobody expected

The sequence of lead changes (2 total) defines this encounter. Atlético controlled, but the 72nd-minute red shattered their dominance. Mallorca, languishing in 19th place with just 2 points from 5 matches, rescued a point that tastes like victory. Atlético's xG (2.26) versus Mallorca's (0.60) tells the story: Madrid deserved more, but football doesn't always reward the dominant. With this run of results, Atlético continues searching for rhythm (1 win, 3 draws from 5 games), while Mallorca at least halts its freefall.

Simeone's Machine Meets the Muriqi Menace

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. Atletico Madrid aim to cement their top-four status against a Mallorca side struggling for consistency near the bottom of the table.

The Setup

Atletico Madrid travel to the stadium on September 21, 2025, in formidable Form. Having won four of their last five matches, Diego Simeone’s men sit comfortably in 4th place with 31 points. Their tactical Balance has been the foundation of this run, pairing a disciplined defense with the clinical finishing of Stars like J. Álvarez. In contrast, Mallorca occupy 16th place with just 13 points, managing only three wins across 14 matches this season.

Despite the low overall Stakes for the neutrals, this match is a crucial test of Mallorca's resilience. The hosts have struggled with a leaky backline that concedes an average of 1.5 goals per game, a weakness that the high-flying Atleti attack is perfectly equipped to exploit. For the visitors, anything less than three points would be seen as a setback in their pursuit of the league leaders.

Key Battle

The outcome hinges on the individual duel between Vedat Muriqi and Nicolás González. Muriqi remains the focal point for the islanders, providing a physical presence that can disrupt even the tightest defensive units. However, Nicolás González has been a revelation for the visitors, using his 7.5 average rating and creative flair to dismantle opponents. If Mallorca cannot contain his movement, it will be a long afternoon for their back four.

Our Prediction

Atletico Madrid’s superior quality should dictate the narrative. We expect the visitors to control possession and wait for the gaps in a tiring Mallorca defense. A professional 0-2 victory for the Colchoneros is the most likely scenario, with the game being won through clinical transitions and set-piece efficiency.