Real Madrid continued their impressive start to the LaLiga season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite an early setback, Los Blancos demonstrated resilience and quality to secure their third consecutive win.
The match began with Real Madrid seemingly taking control, but an early goal from Kylian Mbappé was disallowed for offside. Mallorca then stunned the home crowd when Vedat Muriqi headed in from a corner in the 18th minute, giving the visitors a surprise lead. Real Madrid responded strongly, with Arda Guler and Vinícius Júnior scoring a minute apart to turn the game around before halftime. Guler headed home after a short corner routine in the 37th minute to equalize. Vinícius then completed the comeback with a fine finish, putting Real Madrid ahead.
The second half saw Real Madrid dominate possession, but they struggled to extend their lead. Guler had another goal ruled out for handball, and Mallorca threatened occasionally, but Real Madrid's defense held firm to secure the win.
Real Madrid's victory extends their impressive home record against Mallorca, marking their 10th consecutive home win against them. The win also propels Real Madrid to the top of the LaLiga standings with nine points from three matches. Mallorca, meanwhile, find themselves in the relegation zone.
Several players stood out for Real Madrid in the match. Vinícius Júnior was particularly impressive, scoring a crucial goal and showcasing his skill and pace. Arda Guler also made a significant impact, scoring the equalizing goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold, in his debut, demonstrated his ability to influence the game from the right flank.
Real Madrid's ability to respond to adversity was a key factor in their victory. After going behind early on, they showed great character to fight back and secure the three points. The Bernabéu crowd also played a role, creating a vibrant atmosphere and driving the team forward.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid will aim to maintain their perfect start to the season when they travel to face Real Sociedad. Mallorca, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and climb out of the relegation zone.
