Overview
- Vedat Muriqi struck three times to deliver Real Mallorca a home win over Athletic Club in LaLiga at Son Moix.
- The forward scored once from open play and converted two penalties awarded for handballs after lengthy VAR reviews on Dani Vivian and Yuri Berchiche.
- Athletic controlled long stretches and created clear chances, but goalkeeper Leo Román preserved Mallorca’s position with several first‑half saves.
- Referee José Luis Guzmán dismissed Gorka Guruzeta for protesting and also showed a red card to Iñigo Lekue on the visitors’ bench, disrupting the Basque side.
- The victory provides a welcome confidence boost for Jagoba Arrasate’s team despite persistent concerns over defensive organization and discipline.