Rayo Vallecano edged RCD Mallorca 2-1 at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in Spanish La Liga on January 11, 2026, in a tightly contested match. This home victory was crucial for Rayo's ambitions to stay clear of the relegation scrap in the league table. Rayo started brightly and took the lead midway through the first half with a well-worked team move. Mallorca responded strongly after the break, equalizing with a powerful header from a corner. The game looked set for a draw until Rayo won a penalty in the 75th minute, which was converted calmly to restore their lead. Mallorca pushed for another equalizer but could not break down a determined Rayo defense in the closing stages. The win moved Rayo Vallecano into a more comfortable mid-table position, while Mallorca remained nervously looking downward. The Rayo manager praised his team's fighting spirit, and the Mallorca coach disputed the penalty decision that decided the match.