GIRONA, Spain — A first-half goal from Samú Costa was enough to give Mallorca a 1-0 win at Girona on Friday, further tightening the relegation battle in La Liga.
Match Result
Mallorca secured their first away win since October, lifting them above Girona on goal difference into 15th place in the 20-team table. Both clubs now sit four points clear of the relegation zone.
Relegation Fight
The race to avoid relegation remains fiercely contested. Only six points separate Rayo Vallecano in 11th place from second-from-bottom Levante, making every point crucial in the final stages of the season.
Match Details
Mallorca controlled much of the first half and was rewarded seconds before halftime. Costa, unmarked in the penalty area, headed home a lofted cross from Johan Mojica to seal the victory.
Girona pushed harder in the second half but the woodwork and goalkeeper Leo Roman preserved Mallorca's lead. Veteran striker Cristhian Stuani acknowledged the tough loss.
"It's getting more difficult," Stuani said. "We have to grit our teeth and give it everything."