It's been a treacherous start to the season for Real Sociedade, and their struggles only continued on Tuesday with a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Mallorca at Son Moix.
Both teams made several changes from their respective matches at the weekend, and it was one of those coming into Mallorca's lineup that proved to be the difference maker. Ander Barrenetxea was adjudged for handling in the penalty area, which allowed Abdon Prats to open the scoring from 12 yards.
It was 1-0 at half-time, and La Real pressed for an equalizer in the second period. Takefusa Kubo was introduced from the bench by coach Imanol Alguacil, although he could not have the desired effect. Majorca goalkeeper Leo Roman, standing in for regular number Dominik Greif, had little to do in the 90 minutes.
The result takes Majorca until the sixth, even though they played one more game than everyone else. Royal Society stay in a disappointing 16.
