Real Madrid have signed off for the September international break with a 2-1 La Liga home win against Mallorca. Called into action to make a crucial block in the second half but was unable to do much about Vedat Muriqi’s superb opener.
Barcelona opened up their La Liga title defence with a routine 3-0 win away at 10-man Mallorca in their first game of 2025/26. The new No.1 was largely untroubled on his La Liga debut for Barcelona.
In the last couple of weeks, reports having emerged linking Vedat Muriqi with a return to Fenerbahce. The Kosovan striker, who was previously at the Turkish giants in the 2018-19 season, has been an important player for Mallorca in recent years, although he has had a tough campaign up until now.
During the summer, Sevilla parted ways with talismanic striker Youssef El-Nesyri, as he joined Fenerbahce in a big-money move. Just over six months on, he could now be heading for Saudi Arabia – and this could have a knock-on effect for Mallorca.
It’s been an okay start to the season for Mallorca, who entertain Real Betis on Monday in their MD6 La Liga fixture. However, they will be without one of their most important players for the trip to the Benito Villamarin, as it’s been revealed that Vedat Muriqi has suffered a hamstring injury.
It was a long journey for Mallorca and Kosovo striker Vedat Muriqi, but it could all be worth it if he's able to capture the Copa del Rey with Los Piratas.
Real Mallorca’s star striker Vedat Muriqi has given an in-depth interview ahead of the Copa del Rey final, as his side prepare for the big match against Athletic Club at La Cartuja in Seville.
On Saturday, it was reported that the Kingdom of Spain will recognise the passport of the Republic of Kosovo as valid travel document. It comes a week after the European Union enables visa-free travel for Kosovans to the Schengen Area, of which Spain is included in.