Mallorca II Takes Control of Tercera Climb with Clinical Win Over Constància

Estadi Son Bibiloni, Mallorca – On a crisp October evening that drew a modest but devoted crowd, Mallorca II seized the initiative in Spain’s Tercera División RFEF Group 11, methodically dispatching Constància 2-0 to further cement their status as a playoff contender and expose the visitors’ ongoing inconsistencies.

From the opening whistle, the hosts signaled their intent. Mallorca II, the reserve side of the famed La Liga club, played with the cohesion and incision of a team comfortable in their identity, even as they rotate through promising academy products and fringe professionals. The breakthrough came early—a darting run down the left flank in the 12th minute found its way into the Constància penalty area, and after a brief scramble, the ball was bundled home by an unconfirmed scorer—a pattern that has become familiar in a division where youth prospects and rotation obscure the names on the scoresheet.

That early goal set the tone. Mallorca II’s midfield, crisp in possession and relentless in pressing, denied Constància time to settle. The visitors, in their iconic blue-and-white stripes, struggled to connect passes beyond the halfway line, their attacks snuffed out by a disciplined back line and the occasional intervention of a young goalkeeper eager to impress the first-team coaches watching from the stands.

The second goal arrived just before halftime, again from an unidentified Mallorca II player. A corner, swung in with precision, was met by a firm header—another example of the hosts’ superior set-piece execution. At 2-0, the match felt settled. Constància, for all their recent resilience, had not conceded multiple goals in a match since late September. Here, they were unraveled by a team that has found its rhythm after a rare stumble at Inter Ibiza.

Contextualizing the Climb

Mallorca II’s recent form is a study in controlled ambition. Since a surprise 2-0 loss at Inter Ibiza on September 20, they have responded with three wins and a draw, scoring 13 goals and conceding just two. Their 5-0 demolition of Llosetense and 4-0 rout of Cardassar showcased their attacking depth, while the 1-1 draw at Platges Calvià—a match they might have won—proved their ability to grind out results when necessary. Today’s victory lifts them to 13 points from six matches, three points behind the leaders, and within striking distance of the promotion race.

Constància, meanwhile, arrived in Palma buoyed by a gritty 1-0 win over Felanitx. But their campaign has been a rollercoaster—dramatic comebacks, like the 2-2 draw at Formentera, have been offset by narrow defeats, such as the 3-2 loss at Platges Calvià. The inability to sustain momentum away from home has hampered their playoff push. Today’s defeat leaves them fifth, with 10 points, and searching for answers on the road.

Head-to-Head and Tactical Nuance

Mallorca II’s dominance was not just a product of individual brilliance but of collective purpose. Their high press forced Constància into mistakes, while their fullbacks overlapped with intent, stretching the play and creating overloads. The lack of a red card in a typically robust Spanish fourth-tier fixture spoke to the referee’s measured approach, but it was Mallorca II’s composure that stood out—no unnecessary risks, no reckless challenges.

Constància, for their part, improved after halftime. Substitutions brought fresh legs and a renewed sense of urgency, but clear chances were scarce. A curling effort from distance in the 63rd minute that clipped the crossbar was as close as they came. Mallorca II’s goalkeeper, tested only intermittently, handled everything with assurance.

What’s Next

For Mallorca II, the path is clear. The reserve side’s success is a testament to the club’s investment in youth development, and with every win, the pressure mounts on the first team to integrate these emerging talents. The playoff places beckon, and a continued run of form could see them challenge for automatic promotion—a rare feat for a B team in Spain’s convoluted pyramid.

Constància, a historic club with a proud fanbase, must rediscover their defensive solidity if they are to remain in contention. Their next fixtures—against mid-table opponents—offer a chance to steady the ship, but the margin for error is shrinking. Another slip could see them drift out of the promotion conversation entirely.

In the end, this was a match defined by control—Mallorca II’s assured possession, Constància’s fleeting resistance, and the quiet hum of a team on the rise. The names on the scoresheet may remain a mystery, but the message was unmistakable: in the race for promotion, Mallorca II are serious contenders.