R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic
Definition
A shorthand notation for a soccer (fútbol) match between R.C.D. Mallorca (Real Club Deportivo Mallorca), a historic Balearic Islands club, and Athletic Bilbao (Athletic Club), the Basque powerhouse known for its strict local-player policy, typically seen in La Liga schedules or fan banter.
In sports contexts, 'R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic' denotes a fixture pitting the island underdogs against the unyielding lions from Bilbao, often sparking debates on tactics over tapas.
Examples
El R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic terminó en empate, como si los dioses del fútbol no quisieran elegir bando.
The R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic ended in a draw, as if the soccer gods couldn't pick a side.
Aposté por el R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic pensando que la isla ganaría, pero Athletic me dejó más seco que un vermut sin hielo.
I bet on R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic thinking the islanders would win, but Athletic left me drier than vermouth without ice.
En el bar, todos gritaban durante el R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic, hasta que un gol silenció las paellas a medio comer.
In the bar, everyone was yelling during R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic until a goal hushed the half-eaten paellas.
Mi predicción para R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic: más drama que una telenovela, con menos besos pero igual de lágrimas.
My prediction for R.C.D. Mallorca - Athletic: more drama than a soap opera, with fewer kisses but just as many tears.