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Football – Spanish League - LaLiga - Season 2025/2026 (20. round)
17. January 2026. 16:15h
RCD Mallorca vs Athletic Bilbao
Son Moix Stadium, Palma de Mallorca, ES
2026
17
January
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LaLiga clash on the island: RCD Mallorca and Athletic Bilbao in a fight for a calmer continuation of the season

Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 16:15 at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix brings a match that at first glance looks “mid-table”, but for both teams carries far greater weight than the dry standings suggest. RCD Mallorca want, in front of their fans, to confirm their status as a solid home side and take another step toward a calm survival in LaLiga, while Athletic Bilbao are chasing points that could be crucial in the fight for European positions in the 2025/2026 season. The stakes are practical and emotional: every win against a direct rival in the crowded middle of the table is worth double, and on the island you can very much feel that this season is a continuation of the club’s rise after reaching the Copa final and a historic growth in the subscriber base. Interest in tickets has been high for weeks in advance, because home fans know that it’s exactly matches like this that give them a story they’ll talk about all winter, and many Basque supporters are planning a trip to Mallorca to cheer their Athletic in person. That is why ticket sales and the possibility for spectators to fill the modernly renovated stands of Son Moix will be one of the key topics ahead of this clash, and those who want to experience the atmosphere live should secure their tickets in time by clicking the button marked with the code

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LaLiga 2025/2026 standings and the context of Matchday 20

The 2025/2026 LaLiga season has developed into an exceptionally balanced championship in which the gap between the upper and lower parts of the table often fits into just a few points, and Mallorca and Athletic Bilbao find themselves right in that “heart” of the standings. Athletic are moving in the upper mid-table zone, close enough to the places that lead to European competitions that any away win can shift the ambition from “calm survival” to an open hunt for Europe. Mallorca, on the other hand, are positioned in the lower part of the middle, but above the danger zone, with a clear goal to reach the famous safety line as soon as possible and avoid the spring uncertainty the club has known in previous years. In such a table, the Matchday 20 clash carries extra weight, because three points on the island can simultaneously push the hosts toward the upper house and stall the visitors’ ambitions, or vice versa, which further boosts interest in buying tickets among both fan groups. Although it is a match played relatively early in the afternoon, the 16:15 kick-off is ideal for a family trip to the stadium, so a significant number of fans with children and local supporters are expected to plan their weekend around this fixture and check in time where their best seats are before tickets for this event disappear from offer.
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Another layer of the standings story concerns statistics and form: Mallorca at home are still most dangerous when they play patiently, with an emphasis on a solid block and quick transitions, while Athletic by the current numbers belong to the teams that create plenty of shots, but often have problems with finishing and maintaining scoreline stability. This LaLiga season, the Basque side averages a double-digit number of shots per match, but the number of goals scored does not always follow that volume, which opens space for the hosts’ tactical plan that often relies on defensive discipline and punishing every gap left behind the visitors’ high back line. At the same time, Mallorca at home maintain a decent pace of collecting points, so ahead of Matchday 20 the impression is forming that Son Moix could be the factor that tips the mid-table battle. Precisely because of that combination of statistics, form and the importance of a direct clash, fan interest continues to grow, and each new day closer to the match increases the pressure on ticket sales and motivates supporters to secure their tickets as soon as possible so they don’t end up outside the red stands.

Head-to-head record and the tradition of a tough match between Mallorca and Athletic

When you look at the recent head-to-head record between Mallorca and Athletic, it is clear that fans can expect a clash that rarely brings goal fests, but almost always offers a high level of competitive tension and a fight for every meter of the pitch. In recent seasons, Athletic have often come out more successful in these meetings, especially when they managed to impose a rhythm full of duels, high pressing and aggressive full-back surges, while Mallorca are generally more dangerous when they manage to slow the game down and take it into a controlled, patient rhythm. Particularly interesting are the matches at Son Moix, where the home ground and familiarity with the conditions—from the wind and the state of the turf to the specific acoustics of the stands—often bring Mallorca an extra advantage in moments when the result is on a knife-edge. That is why this Matchday 20 meeting is also expected to be a true chess match on the grass, with little room for mistakes, and any early goal could completely change the picture of the game and open it up, which further increases the appeal of the fixture for neutral football lovers and those thinking about buying tickets purely out of a desire to experience a “typical” LaLiga battle. It is precisely matches like these, where every duel matters, that create the atmosphere because of which tickets become more than a piece of paper—they are an entry into a story you will later retell to friends.

On Mallorca’s bench now is a coach who built his reputation through intelligent reading of matches and precise shutting down of the opponent’s strengths, so it can be expected that the hosts will also look for a way against Athletic to steer the game into zones where the visitors feel uncomfortable. That means a crowded midfield, narrowing the space for the Basque midfielders’ combination play, and maximum focus on set pieces, where Athletic traditionally seek an advantage through aerial power and an aggressive attack into the penalty area. On the other hand, Athletic usually try to shift the focus of play early to the wings, use the speed of their attackers and create “one-on-one” situations against Mallorca’s full-backs, knowing that any through ball behind the hosts’ defense can decide the match. That constant tactical cat-and-mouse game between two styles that know each other well is why these encounters are often spoken of as “mini-finals” for the middle of the table, and fans this winter again hope that their stadium will see a new episode in which their team will come out as the moral and results winner. For such a scenario they will need very loud support from the stands, so it’s no surprise that the clubs already feel increased interest in tickets and that fans are being urged to buy tickets via the button below, before the most attractive seats end up in the hands of the fastest.
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Key players and tactical nuances that can decide the clash

RCD Mallorca have built their attacking play in recent seasons around the figure of a robust center-forward who can receive the ball with his back to goal, hold it up and bring the midfield into the final phase, whether it is the well-known scorer Vedat Muriqi or one of the new attacking options that fit into the same logic of play. Alongside him, captain Antonio Raíllo remains a symbol of defensive stability and a leader on the last line, a player who knows when to push the block up toward midfield and when to drop into the zone around the penalty area and force the opponent into shots from distance. In midfield, Mallorca combine work rate and technique, relying on players who can both cover space and play a precise pass in behind, which enables quick transitions from defense to attack after winning the ball. The key will also be squad depth, because LaLiga’s schedule brings a busy January rhythm, so the coach will have to distribute minutes wisely between the core players and those who bring freshness off the bench, and it is precisely such rotation that often decides whether home matches like this are turned into safe three points or a nervous finish. In all of this, the fans have the task of raising the intensity from the stands—when the red stands of Son Moix fill up and the tickets sell out, it’s clear that every tackle, every jump and every duel will receive extra energy from the terraces.

Athletic Bilbao traditionally rely on their own academy and generations of players of Basque origin, and the 2025/2026 season is no exception: the focus of attention remains on the wings, where the Williams brothers bring pace, directness and a constant threat in behind the opponent’s defense. Oihan Sancet, as one of the most creative players in the team, is tasked with linking the lines, finding the “half-space” between the opponent’s midfield and defense and finding solutions in crowded zones, while Gorka Guruzeta and other attacking options exploit every moment of inattention in the box. Behind them stands a solid defensive line and a reliable goalkeeper used to physically intense LaLiga matches, and the statistics show that Athletic produce a significant number of shots per game during the season, but must work on efficiency to turn that volume into consistent goal output. At Son Moix their task will be further complicated because Mallorca’s home ground, after the stadium’s reconstruction, has become even “tighter”, with stands closer to the pitch and a noisier backdrop, so every attempt to build from the back will be under pressure from whistles and chanting. Precisely for that reason, it will be crucial for the visitors to keep their concentration and composure, and fans considering buying tickets know they could witness an interesting collision of two very different, but equally ambitious, football philosophies.

Estadi Mallorca Son Moix: a modern football theatre on CamĂ­ dels Reis

Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, located at Camí dels Reis s/n in Palma de Mallorca, has in recent years undergone thorough modernization that completely changed the matchday experience for fans. The athletics track was removed, the lower stands were lowered and the spectators brought closer to the pitch, making every duel, every tackle and every shot feel almost “within arm’s reach”, and the capacity of around 25,700 seats is enough to create a powerful storm of noise when the home crowd breaks into song. The reconstruction also brought a new roof structure, modern LED lighting and improved entrances and internal circulation, which makes arrival and movement inside the stadium easier and reduces congestion around high-interest matches. In addition, Son Moix is increasingly profiling itself as a stadium that cares about sustainability, with projects focused on saving water and recycling waste, so spectators are not only taking part in a football spectacle but also in a modern story about a responsible sports venue. Given that Mallorca in the 2025/2026 season reached a historic record in the number of season-ticket holders, there is no doubt that a good part of the capacity will already be filled through season tickets, which is why it is even more important for other fans to take ticket sales for this match seriously and secure their tickets in time.
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For those who want to combine the match with a weekend getaway on the island, Son Moix is an ideal starting point for exploring the city, as it is located just a few kilometers from Palma’s historic core and its recognizable bay. Many visitors choose to first tour the city center, the cathedral and the seaside promenade, and then in the afternoon head toward the stadium to catch the warm-up and fan songs before kick-off. Trip planning also implies booking accommodation in good time, because January on Mallorca, alongside sports events and a rich cultural program, is becoming an increasingly popular month for short city-break visits. That’s why many fans, when buying tickets, simultaneously look at accommodation offers in the host city, trying to find a hotel or apartment that will enable quick access to the stadium and a return to the center after the match. The combination of a modern stadium, a pleasant Mediterranean winter and a lively urban rhythm makes this clash a perfect excuse to blend football, travel and a weekend on the island—and the first step on that path is to secure tickets in time.

Palma de Mallorca as a football and tourist stage

Palma de Mallorca long ago stopped being only a summer destination for beaches and nightlife; in recent years the city has strongly positioned itself as a cultural-sports center of the Balearics as well, with ambitions linked to European cultural initiatives. Throughout the year, concerts, festivals and sporting events are organized, and Mallorca’s football matches fit perfectly into that mosaic, turning a Saturday afternoon match into the central event of the weekend for many residents and visitors of the city. Winter LaLiga kick-offs are especially attractive because they combine pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds in the old town and the opportunity to spend the day walking along the waterfront, and the afternoon on the stands of Son Moix. Many tourists therefore plan their trip specifically around Mallorca’s home matches, and already when choosing tickets they take into account that they should also book accommodation close to the venue, so they can reach the stadium without rushing and have a short return to the hotel after the match. In that context, tickets for the match with Athletic become part of a broader island experience, where football blends with gastronomy, history and the Mediterranean atmosphere.

It is precisely the combination of local passion for the club and the constant inflow of visitors that makes almost every more attractive match at Son Moix produce very good attendance figures, and the clash with Athletic Bilbao traditionally draws extra attention because of the Basque club’s special identity. Basque supporters are known for gladly traveling for their club, and a match on Mallorca offers them a rare opportunity to combine an away day with an extended weekend on the Mediterranean, which further increases demand for tickets in neutral sectors. At the same time, home fans want to show that the island has become a true football fortress, especially after the stadium reconstruction and the growth in season-ticket holders, so among local supporters there is a clear message that in the stands it must be heard and seen that Mallorca are a host that lives for its club. Because of all that, tickets for this event are expected to be sought after both among locals and among visitors, and those who want to be part of that story know that it is better not to wait for the last week before the match but already now think about buying tickets via the
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The atmosphere in the stands and the importance of fan support

After the redesign, Estadi Mallorca Son Moix gained a reputation as a stadium where the fan storm is loudest precisely in matches against clubs from the upper part of the table, and Athletic Bilbao are an opponent who in that sense comes as an ideal “trigger” for full mobilization of the home supporters. Ahead of the Matchday 20 clash, it is expected that already an hour before kick-off a crowd will form around the stadium, with fan songs, flags and the red-and-yellow colors that have become the trademark of the island and the club. In such an environment every ticket turns into part of the mosaic—one more person in the stand means one more voice at the moment when the team needs lifting after conceding a goal or pushing toward an attack in the closing stages. The sectors behind the goals are especially loud, where the most passionate fans gather, but the family stands can also erupt when Mallorca score, creating a unique mix of family atmosphere and true football passion. That is precisely why club campaigns often emphasize that “every voice counts”, so it is no surprise that ticket sales for more important matches speed up as the date approaches—and the clash with Athletic falls into that category, so the advice to fans is clear: secure your tickets in time.

A special sector is reserved for away fans, and experience from previous seasons shows that Basque supporters manage very well on Mallorca, where they combine cheering for their club with getting to know local culture and gastronomy. Their presence further raises the volume of noise and creates an interesting counterpoint to the home support, turning the stands into a colorful backdrop in which songs, drums and flags of two tradition-rich football communities mix. In such surroundings even neutral visitors—tourists or casual travelers who happen to be in the city those days—very quickly get into the rhythm of the match and often latch onto the story of the island and its club, which is one of the reasons many of them later return for another match or two. If you are planning exactly such a scenario—combining travel, football and exploring the island—it is smart already when planning the trip to check available tickets and at the same time look at accommodation for fans on match day, so you have a clear movement plan and enough time to get to the stadium. Ultimately, the ticket purchase button below is what separates you from being part of one of the more interesting matches in the Spanish league this winter.
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Getting to the stadium, traffic and practical notes for fans

Camí dels Reis, where Son Moix is located, is well connected to the rest of the city by roads and public transport, but on days when attractive matches like this one with Athletic Bilbao are played, traffic becomes congested very quickly. Therefore, fans are advised to plan their arrival with enough buffer, whether they come by local bus lines, taxi or private car, to avoid the stress of looking for a parking spot at the last minute. The stadium has parking areas, but they fill up quickly, especially when ticket interest is high, so many supporters choose a combination of public transport and a short walk to the stadium. At the very entrance to the venue, it is also worth counting on security checks that can take time, especially in the moments immediately before kick-off, so the recommendation is to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes earlier, so you can calmly find your seat, stock up on a drink and snack, and soak up the atmosphere of the players’ warm-up. Ticket sales for this clash take place online, and once the tickets are bought via the

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Besides getting to the stadium, for fans coming from other parts of Spain or Europe it is important to plan accommodation in advance, whether they choose hotels in the city center, apartments closer to the stadium or quieter areas outside the inner core of Palma. January brings somewhat more favorable prices than the summer peak season, but at the same time demand for weekend packages rises, especially when cultural events, festivals and sporting happenings take place in the same period. Therefore, it is smart already at the time of buying tickets to set aside time and look at accommodation close to the venue, so you can combine the practicality of reaching Son Moix with the possibility of exploring the city in your free hours. Many fans who have already visited Mallorca emphasize that it was precisely good logistics—clearly where to sleep, how to get to the stadium and how to return to accommodation after the match—that enabled them to fully focus on enjoying the match, instead of thinking about traffic and organization. When those elements are aligned, tickets for this event become the finishing touch that turns a winter Saturday into a special experience.
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The bigger picture: what the Mallorca–Athletic clash can mean for the rest of the season

From the perspective of RCD Mallorca, the Matchday 20 meeting with Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga represents one of those matches coaches like to call “hidden turning points”. A victory against a team targeting the upper part of the table brings not only three points but also a strong psychological boost, confirmation that the island and its club can compete on equal terms with traditionally strong opponents. In a season in which the club is building its identity on the combination of a modern stadium, a growing number of season-ticket holders and an ever-stronger bond with the local community, such clashes in front of full Son Moix stands have additional symbolism, because they show that football on Mallorca is not reduced only to a fight for survival but also to the ambition to stabilize in mid-table and occasionally attack European spots. On the other hand, for Athletic this away game is a classic maturity test: a team targeting Europe must show it knows how to win even at stadiums where the home side is extremely motivated and supported from the stands, and it is precisely such exams that often separate those who finish the season in the upper house from those who come up “short” by a few points. In that context, tickets for this match offer spectators an opportunity to directly witness a clash of two teams fighting for their own story within the same season, and the

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For the neutral football lover, this match at Son Moix has all the ingredients that make LaLiga one of the most interesting leagues in the world: tactically intelligent coaches, clubs with a strong identity, fanatical supporters and a stadium that, through a recent renovation, has been turned into a modern but still intimate football environment. Add to that the Mediterranean context, the possibility to spend the weekend by the sea, walking the old center of Palma and tasting local cuisine, and it becomes clear why more and more fans choose precisely matches like this as a reason to travel. Those who decide to come to Mallorca on 17 January 2026 will not take home only a memory of the result, but also a story about a day spent on an island that lives football, in a city that blends tradition and modernity, and at a stadium that has grown from a Universiade symbol into the football theatre of one of the most interesting clubs in the Spanish league. For that story to become yours, it is enough to plan the trip in time, find suitable accommodation and, of course, secure your tickets via the
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