MALLORCA, Spain (Interstat) — Abdón Prats scored a second-half brace to power Mallorca to a 2-0 victory over Atletic Sant Just in the Copa del Rey Juvenil on Wednesday, delivering a result that aligned with pregame statistical projections.

The visiting Mallorca side controlled the match at Estadio Municipal Feixa Llarga, breaking through just before halftime and adding an insurance goal late to seal the win in the Spanish youth tournament. The victory gives Mallorca a perfect start to their campaign in the domestic cup competition.

The game’s first goal arrived in the 48th minute, moments after the restart from the halftime interval. Prats found the back of the net to give Mallorca a crucial 1-0 lead, shifting the pressure entirely onto the home side. The goal came after a first half that saw neither team able to capitalize on their opportunities.

Prats was not finished, however. The Mallorca attacker doubled his team’s advantage and put the game out of reach in the 71st minute with his second goal of the contest. The two-goal performance from Prats proved to be the decisive factor, as the Mallorca defense held firm to preserve the clean sheet.

The only blemish on an otherwise dominant afternoon for the visitors came in the 82nd minute when Omar Mascarell was shown a yellow card, a moment of discipline that the team will look to avoid in future fixtures.

The final score defied the specific prediction from Interstat’s game simulator, which had projected a 1-1 draw. However, the outcome strongly supported the broader forecast from the same service’s ELO rating system, which had given Mallorca a 78.20 percent probability of winning the match. Mallorca’s performance lived up to their billing as the heavily favored side.

With the win, Mallorca begins its journey in the Copa del Rey Juvenil with a record of 1 win and 0 losses. The team also maintains a perfect record of 1-0 across all competitions this season. The two goals provide a significant boost to the team’s goal differential early in the tournament, a factor that can prove critical in knockout stage qualification.

For the home side, Atletic Sant Just, the loss was a disappointing start to their cup campaign. Struggling to generate offense against a stout Mallorca defense, they were unable to respond after falling behind. The team begins the tournament with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss. Their overall record for the season across all competitions also falls to 0-1.

The match was a showcase of Mallorca’s efficiency and composure on the road. Despite being the visiting team, they managed the tempo and capitalized on their scoring chances, with Prats serving as the clear offensive catalyst. The result provides a foundation of confidence as Mallorca looks ahead to its next fixtures in the competition.

Atletic Sant Just will look to regroup and refine its strategy after a tough opening test against a favored opponent. The team will aim to bounce back in its next outing to keep its hopes alive in the tournament. The shutout loss highlights areas for improvement, particularly in breaking down organized defenses and creating high-quality scoring opportunities.

The Copa del Rey Juvenil continues its schedule, with both teams now looking ahead to their next opponents as they navigate the early stages of the prestigious youth tournament.