Preview: C.D. Leganés, looking for three points to close the gap on R.C.D. Mallorca

C.D. Leganés visits R.C.D. Mallorca this Thursday (19:00) at the Visit Mallorca Estadi, in a match corresponding to the thirty-second round of LaLiga SmartBank. The pepineros will be looking for the three points against the second of the table to close the gap with the direct promotion positions.

C.D. Leganés faces its second consecutive match against another of the top three teams. After the draw obtained at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos against U.D. Almería (1-1), the Blue and Whites now visit R.C.D. Mallorca, leader until last matchday, in a game in which they again have the option of closing the gap to a rival that precedes them in the table, in this case by seven points.
For this, the coach Asier Garitano, will have the forced absence of Rubén Pérez, suspended with a one-match suspension after his expulsion last Saturday in Almería; as well as the injured Tarín, Ignasi Miquel, Jonathan Silva, Lasure and Eraso.

R.C.D. Mallorca, to consolidate its position in the direct promotion places

For its part, R.C.D. Mallorca comes to the match with the intention of consolidating its position in the direct promotion zone to LaLiga Santander. The Balearic team conceded the leadership in the last matchday after losing against C.F. Fuenlabrada (4-1) and R.C.D. Espanyol won their match against C.D. Castellón. Even so, they remain second ahead of U.D. Almería.
The "bermellones" have only been able to take one point in the last three matchdays, as a result of the draw against Real Oviedo (0-0). Previously, they had lost in their visit to Real Sporting (2-0). For Thursday's match, coach Luis García Plaza will have the absence of ...
The match will be refereed by the Navarrese referee, Mr. Eduardo Prieto Iglesias.