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Real Club Deportivo Mallorca, commonly known as Real Mallorca, is a Spanish professional football club based in Palma, founded in 1916.
- Lived
- 1916–
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Language
- English
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca, S.A.D., commonly known as Real Mallorca or RCD Mallorca, is a Spanish professional football club based in Palma on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. Established on March 5, 1916, the club has a long-standing history in Spanish football and currently competes in La Liga, the top tier of the national league system. The team hosts its home matches at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, a stadium with a capacity of 23,142 spectators. Throughout its history, the club has traditionally competed in distinctive red shirts paired with black shorts and black socks.\n\nThe club reached its competitive peak during the late 1990s and early 2000s, establishing itself as a formidable force in Spanish football. During this golden era, Mallorca achieved its highest-ever league finishes, securing third place in La Liga in both 1999 and 2001. The pinnacle of their domestic success came in 2003 when they won the prestigious Copa del Rey, a tournament where they also finished as runners-up in 1991, 1998, and 2024.\n\nOn the broader stage, Mallorca has also claimed significant honors and made notable appearances in European competitions. The club won the Supercopa de España in 1998 and achieved international recognition by reaching the final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1999, cementing their legacy during their most successful competitive era.