Girona host Mallorca at the Estadi Montilivi on May 1, 2026, in a crucial La Liga fixture between two teams still fighting to secure their top-flight status. Míchel's Girona enter the match 15th with 38 points, while Mallorca sit three points behind on 35 points. With only five league matches remaining, victory would give either side a major boost in one of the tightest relegation battles of the season.
Girona have home advantage and won the reverse fixture 2-1 in January, but Martín Demichelis' Mallorca have improved significantly in recent weeks. The visitors' biggest problem has been their away form, having collected only six points from 16 league matches outside Son Moix.
Girona vs Mallorca: Last 10 Matches
Because Girona and Mallorca have moved between La Liga and the Segunda División over the past several seasons, the previous 10 competitive meetings include league and Copa del Rey fixtures.
Across the 10 competitive meetings immediately before May 1, 2026:
Girona wins: 4
Mallorca wins: 5
Draws: 1
Girona goals: 14
Mallorca goals: 14
Total goals: 28
Average goals per match: 2.8
The previous 10 meetings were:
Mallorca 1-2 Girona — January 4, 2026, La Liga
Girona 1-0 Mallorca — May 5, 2025, La Liga
Mallorca 2-1 Girona — December 14, 2024, La Liga
Mallorca 1-0 Girona — March 3, 2024, La Liga
Mallorca 3-2 Girona — January 24, 2024, Copa del Rey
Girona 5-3 Mallorca — September 23, 2023, La Liga
Girona 2-1 Mallorca — May 4, 2023, La Liga
Mallorca 1-1 Girona — September 3, 2022, La Liga
Mallorca 1-0 Girona — January 30, 2021, Segunda División
Girona 0-1 Mallorca — November 14, 2020, Segunda División
The record is therefore much more balanced than Girona's home advantage might suggest. Mallorca have won five of the previous 10 competitive encounters, while Girona have won four.
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Girona Won the Reverse Fixture 2-1
The most recent meeting took place at Son Moix on January 4, 2026, when Girona secured a valuable 2-1 away victory. Viktor Tsygankov opened the scoring after 25 minutes before Vladyslav Vanat converted a penalty in the second half. Vedat Muriqi pulled one back from the penalty spot in stoppage time, but Girona held on.
The result was particularly important for Girona because it helped them begin 2026 outside the relegation zone. Mallorca will therefore arrive at Montilivi looking to avenge that defeat while also collecting desperately needed points in the survival battle.
Girona Have Won the Last Two League Meetings
Girona also won the previous meeting at Montilivi. In May 2025, Cristhian Stuani scored after 10 minutes to give Míchel's side a 1-0 victory, ending an 11-match winless run and helping Girona move closer to safety.
Girona have therefore beaten Mallorca in the previous two La Liga meetings. That gives the hosts some encouragement, although Mallorca won three consecutive competitive encounters immediately before those two Girona victories.
Girona Remain Too Close to the Relegation Zone
Girona have 38 points, but their position remains uncomfortable because so many clubs are separated by only a few points. Their form has also dipped again. Míchel's side had recovered impressively from a difficult start to the season, but they collected only four points from their previous five league matches heading into the Mallorca fixture.
Their most recent game ended in a 2-1 defeat away to Valencia on April 25. Girona had 63 per cent possession but struggled to turn that control into enough clear opportunities. Joel Roca scored their goal, but Valencia held on for the victory.
Míchel has stressed that beating Mallorca would represent a major step towards survival, although he rejected the idea that the match should be treated as an outright final with four more games still to follow.
Girona Are Missing Their Leading Striker
The biggest attacking problem for Girona is the absence of Vladyslav Vanat. Vanat suffered a significant thigh injury, and Míchel has indicated that he is unlikely to play again this season. That is a major loss because Vanat had been one of Girona's leading scorers and was responsible for the second goal in January's victory at Mallorca.
Abel Ruiz also remains unavailable, leaving Girona short of recognised centre-forwards. Claudio Echeverri is therefore expected to continue operating as a false nine, while veteran Cristhian Stuani provides a more traditional centre-forward option from the bench.
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Tsygankov Could Be Girona's Main Attacking Threat
With Vanat unavailable, Viktor Tsygankov becomes even more important. The Ukrainian scored in the reverse fixture and remains one of Girona's most technically gifted attacking players.
Míchel can use Tsygankov alongside Azzedine Ounahi and Thomas Lemar behind Echeverri, giving Girona creativity even without their first-choice striker. The challenge is turning possession into goals. Girona have often controlled the ball this season without creating enough high-quality chances, and Mallorca's compact defensive structure could test that weakness again.
Girona Have Several Other Absentees
Míchel's injury list remains significant.
In addition to Vanat and Abel Ruiz, Girona are without:
Marc-André ter Stegen
Portu
Donny van de Beek
Juan Carlos
Míchel confirmed that Van de Beek was close to returning to team training, while Portu and Juan Carlos were progressing with their rehabilitation, but none were available for the Mallorca fixture.
Girona will also be without Álex Moreno through suspension, forcing Míchel to adjust his defence. Arnau Martínez is expected to move across to left-back, with Alejandro Francés or Hugo Rincón competing for the right-back position.
Mallorca Are Fighting for Their La Liga Lives
Mallorca's situation is even more precarious. Demichelis' team have 35 points and are only narrowly above the relegation places. Their home performances have improved considerably since the Argentine took charge, but their away record continues to undermine their survival push.
Mallorca had collected seven points from three consecutive home matches during April, including impressive victories over Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. Their latest outing, however, ended in a 2-1 defeat away to Alavés, once again exposing their problems away from Son Moix. They now travel to Montilivi knowing their remaining away matches could determine whether they stay in La Liga.
Mallorca Have the Worst Away Record in La Liga
Mallorca had taken only six points from 16 away league matches heading into the Girona game, the worst away record in the division. That represents the biggest argument against the visitors despite their improving overall form.
Demichelis has openly acknowledged the problem but has insisted that Mallorca will not travel to Girona simply to defend. He wants his side to compete aggressively and play rather than allow the opponent to control the entire match. That could create a more open tactical battle than Girona might expect from a relegation rival.
Vedat Muriqi Is Mallorca's Biggest Threat
Mallorca's hopes revolve heavily around Vedat Muriqi. The Kosovo international enters the match with 21 La Liga goals, making this the most productive league season of his Mallorca career and placing him among the leading scorers in Spain. Muriqi had his workload managed during the week, but Demichelis confirmed that he was fully fit for the Girona match.
His aerial ability could be particularly important. Míchel has specifically identified Mallorca's strength in the air and Muriqi's physical presence as major dangers. Girona therefore need to stop crosses before they reach him rather than relying solely on Vitor Reis and Daley Blind to win repeated aerial duels.
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Mallorca Have Changed Under Martín Demichelis
Mallorca have become more adventurous since Demichelis replaced Jagoba Arrasate in February. Rather than relying entirely on a deep defensive block, the Argentine has experimented with a midfield diamond that allows Sergi Darder and Pablo Torre to operate together behind the forwards.
The change has helped Mallorca become more creative, particularly at home. Against Girona, however, Demichelis must balance that ambition with the need to protect a defence missing several regular players.
Mallorca Injury News
The visitors have significant defensive absences. Captain Antonio Raíllo remains sidelined, while Marash Kumbulla, Mateo Joseph, Jan Salas and goalkeeper Lucas Bergström are also unavailable. That leaves Demichelis short of natural centre-back options.
Martin Valjent remains available, while Omar Mascarell can drop into the defensive line if required. There is positive news regarding Zito Luvumbo, who has returned to the squad after missing two matches with a muscular injury. His pace could provide an important option from the bench if Girona push forward late in the match.
Tactical Matchup: Girona Possession vs Mallorca's Direct Threat
The tactical contrast should be clear. Girona will expect to have more possession. Míchel's team want to build through midfield, use Witsel and either Fran Beltrán or Iván Martín to progress possession and find Tsygankov, Ounahi and Lemar between the lines. Mallorca are likely to be more direct.
Their main attacking routes could involve:
finding Muriqi early;
competing for second balls around him;
using Darder and Pablo Torre between the lines;
attacking set pieces aggressively;
exploiting spaces behind Girona's full-backs.
Girona need to prevent the match from becoming a sequence of crosses and physical duels. Mallorca, by contrast, will probably welcome that type of contest.
The First Goal Could Be Crucial
Both clubs are playing under considerable pressure. Girona know that victory would create a valuable six-point gap over Mallorca. Mallorca know defeat could leave them badly exposed depending on the other results around the relegation zone. That makes the opening goal particularly important.
If Girona score first, Mallorca would have to become more adventurous despite their poor away record. If Mallorca take the lead, the pressure inside Montilivi could increase rapidly and allow Demichelis' team to defend more compactly around Muriqi's threat on the counter.
Girona vs Mallorca: Who Has the Advantage?
Girona enter as slight favourites because of home advantage and their recent results in this matchup. They have beaten Mallorca in the previous two league meetings, including January's 2-1 victory at Son Moix. Mallorca, however, have the stronger record across the full previous 10 competitive matches, winning five compared with Girona's four.
Their recent improvement under Demichelis also means the visitors cannot be dismissed simply because of their league position. The biggest difference may be location. Mallorca's six away points all season represent a serious weakness, while Girona know Montilivi gives them their best opportunity to collect the victory that could take them much closer to safety.
Muriqi's form and Girona's injury-hit attack mean this is unlikely to be straightforward. For Girona, three points would create valuable breathing room heading into the final four matches. For Mallorca, victory would move them level with Girona and dramatically reshape the relegation battle. With three points separating the sides and both still fighting for their La Liga future, the May 1 meeting at Montilivi has all the ingredients of a tense and potentially decisive survival clash.