In a closely contested La Liga match, RCD Mallorca secured a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alavés at the Estadi de Son Moix. An outstanding free-kick from Takefusa Kubo proved to be the decisive moment, securing all three points for the Balearic Islanders. The win lifts Mallorca into the middle third of the table, giving them a crucial boost in their pursuit of a top-half finish.