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Mallorca's Vallecas Defeat Deepens Relegation Fears as Raíllo Sidelined

Coach Jagoba Arrasate signals short-term fixes will come from tactical tweaks over winter-market changes.

Overview

  • Match analysis from Vallecas describes a disjointed Mallorca that failed to threaten even with a late numerical advantage, reinforcing concern it is trending toward a relegation fight.
  • Captain Antonio Raíllo sustained a clavicle dislocation during the week and will miss several weeks, with Marash Kumbulla poised to step in at center back.
  • Mallorca closes the first half of the season on 18 points, a haul comparable to its worst recent stretch and cited as evidence of a downward trajectory.
  • Arrasate framed the trip as requiring “eleven warriors,” and afterward emphasized working with the current squad while remaining noncommittal about winter signings.
  • Elsewhere, Unicaja won 76-70 at Valencia Basket with 20 points from Chase Audige, and Extremadura drew 1-1 with Real Jaén to make it one win in seven and remain outside the playoff places.