RCD Mallorca was relegated to Primera B in 2017. In seven years, the Balearic club goes from playing in Second B to challenging Athletic in the Copa del Rey final.
American investment group landed on the island with the idea of returning the club to First Division. Steve Nash and Andy Kohlberg bought out Robert Sarver, who was associated with NBA star Steve Nash. The club went from 6,000 subscribers to 21,000 on social networks, compared to 400,000 in the past.