Samu Costa remains the LaLiga player with the longest distance covered in the 10 games played so far, according to Mediacoach data.

His 116.5 kilometres demonstrate the grit and tireless work of our midfielder, who has established himself as one of the most important players in Jagoba Arrasate's side as the second player at RCD Mallorca who has played the most minutes so far with 979 minutes played.

"I always try to work and give my best for the team, but I'm happier for the win against Rayo and for the position we're in" Samu  explained. "I have to do everything I can for my life. The career is short and I don't want to regret, when I finish, that I could have done something more. So I want to give my all every day,’ he adds.

Samu also leads the team's ranking of recoveries with 50, which places him in the top-10 of LaLiga in this metric and has good form has led to him being called up to Portugal's senior national team, making his debut during the recent international break.

"My team-mates and I try to improve every day," he continued. "The truth is that we've started well, but I know we can do more. So do I.

Looking ahead to the next match against Athletic Club (Monday, 28 October, at 21:00), Samu is aware that it will be "difficult" and that the team will "have to play a great match," as well as "match or have more intensity" than the Basque side. Nevertheless, the Portuguese is confident: "I believe in us and I think we can win."