MALLORCA TODAY - Real Mallorca 1 : 0 Real Betis

Clash of two lower mid-table teams at a freezing Iberostar stadium. Early efforts on goal by Mallorca were rewarded when a foul by Mario led to a direct free-kick from which Castro netted. Mallorca maintained dominance into the second period, Ramis having a header from a corner saved on 61 minutes and Ogunjimi coming on for Hemed to try to give more edge up-front. Betis defender Mario saw red for a second yellow offence with quarter of an hour left, and then so did Mallorca's Ramis. And to cap it all, a totally unnecessary lack of discipline by Victor saw him red-carded as well for a foul and then dissent. Assertive performance by Mallorca but they should have made it easier for themselves. A valuable three points.

Mallorca:
Calatayud; Cendrós (Nunes 68), Chico, Ramis, Cáceres; Pina (Joao Victor 84), Martí, Pereira, Castro; Victor, Hemed (Ogunjimi 62)
Goal: Castro (23)
Yellows: Ramis (58), Martí (65), Cáceres (80), Victor (90+)
Reds: Ramis (85 - second yellow), Victor (90+ - second yellow)

Betis:
Casto; Chica (Montero 45), Mario, Paulao, Martínez; Iriney (Beñat 53), Cañas, Juanma, Pozuelo (Salva Sevilla 78); Santa Cruz, Castro
Yellows: Mario (22), Castro (50)
Red: Mario (74 - second yellow)