Levante UD defeated RCD Mallorca 2-0 [1] on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in a LaLiga EA Sports match held in Valencia, Spain [1, 2].

The result is critical for both clubs as they fight to avoid the drop. Levante needed three points [1] to maintain their position in the league, while the loss leaves Mallorca in a more precarious position regarding their relegation battle [1, 2].

Playing at the Estadi Ciutat de València, Levante secured the win through goals from Espí and Arriaga [1]. The victory provided the team with three points [1], a vital addition to their tally as the season reaches its conclusion.

Mallorca struggled to find an offensive rhythm throughout the match. The failure to secure any points in this fixture increases the pressure on the club to find immediate results in their remaining games to avoid relegation [1, 2].

Levante's performance at home demonstrated the necessity of these points for their survival. By controlling the match and securing two goals [1], the club has moved one step closer to ensuring they remain in LaLiga for the following season [1, 2].

Levante UD defeated RCD Mallorca 2-0

This match represents a pivotal swing in the LaLiga relegation race. By securing a home victory, Levante has shifted the psychological and mathematical pressure onto RCD Mallorca, who now face a significantly steeper climb to avoid being relegated to a lower division.