sentences:  In the 2009–10 campaign, Mendoza could only play 12 league matches as the team were immediately relegated from the top flight.He made his debut in the competition on 30 August 2009, in a 0–2 away loss against RCD Mallorca.In late 2010, the 33-year-old Mendoza renewed his contract with his main club for a further season, whilst accepting to take a pay cut.