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RCD Mallorca Relegation Battle: Four Clubs on 39 Points with Two Games Left
RCD Mallorca's La Liga survival battle entered its most critical phase on Wednesday 13 May, following a 3-1 defeat at Getafe. The result leaves Mallorca in 17th place — inside the relegation zone — on 39 points with two matches remaining. Remarkably, four clubs — Mallorca, Levante, Girona and Elche — are all level on 39 points. Separation between them is determined entirely by goal difference.
This is not a time for predictions. What follows is a factual account of where every relevant club stands, what fixtures remain, and what the mathematics require.
The Confirmed Standings: Bottom Six
| Position | Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points | Games Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Deportivo Alaves | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 40 | 2 |
| 16 | Elche CF | 36 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 2 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 39 | 2 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 39 | 2 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 36 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 39 | 2 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 36 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 2 |
Relegation from La Liga occupies positions 18, 19 and 20. Mallorca are currently in 17th — one position above the drop — separated from 16th-placed Elche and 18th-placed Levante solely by goal difference. All four clubs on 39 points can still finish anywhere from 14th to 19th depending on results over the final two matchdays.
Mallorca's Remaining Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 17 May, 19:00 CEST | Levante UD vs RCD Mallorca | Away |
| Saturday 23 May, 21:00 CEST | RCD Mallorca vs Real Oviedo | Home (Son Moix) |
The fixture on Sunday 17 May at Levante is a direct six-pointer between two clubs currently level on 39 points and separated only by goal difference. A Mallorca win moves them above Levante; a Levante win does the same in reverse. A draw leaves both clubs unchanged in points but adjusts goal difference. The final home fixture against Real Oviedo — currently 20th on 29 points with a maximum possible total of 35 — is a game Mallorca will be expected to approach as winnable, though no match at this stage of the season is a formality.
What the Other Clubs Still Have to Play
| Club | Points | Matchday 37 | Matchday 38 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Alaves (15th) | 40 | vs Elche (home) | vs Girona (away) |
| Elche CF (16th) | 39 | vs Alaves (away) | vs Levante (away) |
| Levante UD (18th) | 39 | vs Mallorca (home) | vs Elche (home) |
| Girona FC (19th) | 39 | vs Atletico Madrid (away) | vs Alaves (home) |
Several of these fixtures involve clubs playing each other directly — Alaves vs Elche, Levante vs Elche, Girona vs Alaves — meaning points will be distributed within the group rather than all clubs gaining simultaneously. The final picture will be determined by a combination of these results across both matchdays.
The Mathematics
The maximum points available to any club with two games remaining is six. With four clubs on 39 points, the theoretical maximum any of them can reach is 45. Alaves, currently one point clear in 15th on 40, can reach 46.
Relegation is confirmed for three clubs. Real Oviedo's position in 20th on 29 points means they cannot mathematically avoid the drop. The three remaining relegation places will be filled from the group of clubs currently between 16th and 19th — and Mallorca are currently one of them.
A club finishing the season with more points than the 18th-placed club stays up. A club finishing with fewer goes down. Where multiple clubs finish level on points, goal difference is the first tiebreaker, followed by goals scored.
What This Means for the Island
RCD Mallorca have been a La Liga club for three consecutive seasons. Relegation to the Segunda Division would represent a significant change — in revenue, in profile, in the match-day economy that the club generates in Palma. Son Moix, with a capacity of around 21,000, draws visiting fans, media and commercial activity that flows directly into the local economy during home fixtures.
The island follows the club's fortunes closely. The next two weeks will settle the question. Sunday's match at Levante kicks off at 19:00 CEST.
All standings and fixture data are confirmed as of 14 May 2026. Future results are not predicted in this article.
