Real Madrid fought back from a goal down to defeat Mallorca 2-1 in a dramatic La Liga match. Despite having three goals ruled out, goals from Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior secured the team’s third consecutive win of the season and their 10th straight home victory over Mallorca.
The match was an eventful one, highlighting Real Madrid’s resilience. After falling behind early, the team showed great character to score two quick goals before halftime. However, the game was also marked by frustration, as VAR decisions repeatedly denied them a more comfortable lead. In the end, their solid defense ensured they walked away with all three points.
😮 A Surprising Start
Despite controlling the game from the beginning, Real Madrid found themselves behind in the 18th minute. Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi headed the ball into the net from a corner, stunning the home crowd. Madrid had a goal from Kylian Mbappe disallowed for offside just six minutes into the game, adding to their early difficulties.
💪 Madrid’s Quick Response
The home side didn’t stay down for long. In the 37th minute, a clever short corner routine ended with Arda Guler nodding the ball in to level the score. Just moments later, Vinicius Junior showcased his skill by dribbling into the box and firing a precise shot into the bottom corner, turning the game around completely before the halftime break.
🖥️ VAR Takes Center Stage
Real Madrid continued to push forward but faced repeated setbacks from technology. Kylian Mbappe had a second goal disallowed for offside just before halftime. Later in the second half, another goal involving Arda Guler was also chalked off after a review showed the ball hit his arm. These decisions left the players and fans in disbelief.
✅ Securing the Win
Although a third goal proved elusive, Madrid’s defense held firm. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alvaro Carreras made crucial goal-line clearances to deny Mallorca any chance of an equalizer. The 2-1 victory keeps Real Madrid’s perfect start to the season intact, while Mallorca remains on one point after three games against tough opponents.
