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unusual facts about RCD Mallorca



Álex Gálvez

On 13 December 2011 Gálvez made his debut with the Asturians' first team, in a Copa del Rey match against RCD Mallorca (1–0 away win, 1–2 aggregate loss).

Álex Menéndez

He first appeared officially with the main squad on 13 December 2011, playing 90 minutes in a 1–0 away win against RCD Mallorca for the campaign's Copa del Rey (1–2 aggregate exit).

Alfredo Santaelena

On 29 June 1991 Alfredo scored the game's only goal against RCD Mallorca, in the Copa del Rey final, also appearing in the following year, a 2–0 win against Real Madrid.

Iriney Santos da Silva

Iriney Santos da Silva (born 23 April 1981), simply known as Iriney, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca on loan from Watford, as a central midfielder.

Javi Navarro

On 20 March 2005 he brutally impacted with his elbow on RCD Mallorca's Juan Arango, leaving the Venezuelan unconscious on the pitch.

Jonás Gutiérrez

He acquired his nickname "Spider-Man" or "Spider-Mag" (referencing Newcastle's nickname the Magpies) during his time at RCD Mallorca, where he celebrated a goal by putting on a Spider-Man mask.

Jorge Quinteros

He has played for Argentinos Juniors in four different spells, his other clubs include RCD Mallorca in Spain, Talleres de Córdoba, San Lorenzo, Club Deportivo Universidad Católica in Chile, and Chacarita Juniors.

K.R.C. Genk

In its first European season, Racing Genk eliminated successively Apolonia and MSV Duisburg but it lost to RCD Mallorca in the round of 16 after two draws (1–1 on aggregate) in the last Cup Winners' Cup ever.

Michel Macedo Rocha Machado

He made his debut for Andalusian club on 16 November 2008, in a 2–1 home win against RCD Mallorca, after came off the bench to replace Juanma Ortiz, on the 87 minute.

Miquel Soler

After two years with Real Zaragoza he was still able, at 33, to sign with RCD Mallorca, where he amassed a further 152 top flight appearances, winning another domestic cup and retiring at the end of the 2002–03 season, aged 38; he played in a total of 504 first division games, scoring 12 times.

Thomas Partey

Thomas Teye Partey (born 13 June 1993 in Odumase Krobo), simply Thomas, is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca, on loan from Atlético Madrid, as a defensive midfielder.


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