Though the visitors had the best of the initial exchanges, Mallorca took the lead after nine minutes through a header by centre-back Ramis. Getafe continued to enjoy greater possession, as Mallorca's worrying recent disciplinary record came to the fore - three players booked, and none for foul play - and then the possession paid off, Barrada equalising just before the half hour. Mallorca, though, made more of the ball, having the better of efforts on goal, but to no avail, and Barrada added a second two minutes before the break.
In the second half, Mallorca became more dominant, Getafe sitting back and spoiling Mallorca's efforts, goalkeeper Moyá being booked for time-wasting, but the visitors held on, condemning Mallorca to a home defeat against a side they badly needed to take at least a point off.
The holiday break from La Liga games is probably opportune for Mallorca, but the next two games - away at currently top-four-side Levante over the weekend of 8 January and then Real Madrid at home - are not what a struggling team needs.
Mallorca:
Aouate; Cendrós, Chico, Ramis, Cáceres; Tissone, Pina (Martí 61), Pereira, Castro (Nsue 78); Álvaro (Hemed 46), Victor
Goal: Ramis (9)
Yellows: Pina (19), Cáceres (20), Pereira (21), Chico (54), Victor (58), Cendrós (79)
Getafe:
Moyá; Torres, Lopo, Díaz, Masilela; Rodríguez, Casquero, Rios (Mané 90), Barrada (Gavilán 83); Güiza (Lacen 76), Miku
Goals: Barrada (28, 43)
Yellows: Lopo (31), Masilela (81), Moyá (82), Torres (87)
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