Real Madrid Rally from Behind to Beat Mallorca 2-1

Real Madrid overturned an early deficit to beat Mallorca 2-1, with Arda Güler leveling before Vinícius Jr. struck quickly after. A gritty second-half held off Mallorca.

Late August at the Santiago Bernabéu delivered a compelling narrative: Real Madrid came from behind to triumph 2-1 over Mallorca, extending their flawless La Liga start. Yet beneath the scoreline lay drama, controversy, and performances worth dissecting.

Mallorca Lay an Early Trap

In the 18th minute, Mallorca stunned the home crowd. Vedat Muriqi rose highest from Pablo Torre’s precise corner—heading home to give the visitors a lead Real had yet to fully settle into. It was a sobering moment, exposing cracks in Real’s early defensive structure. Yet the hosts didn’t panic. Instead, they regrouped—building momentum and building patience.

Two Strikes in a Minute—Game Flipped

Just before half-time, the spark Real Madrid needed arrived through duo Arda Güler and Vinícius Júnior. First, Güler nodded in at close range, meeting Álvaro Carreras’ headed pass across the box. Then, barely 60 seconds later, Vinícius unleashed a brilliant strike—his left foot curling the ball into the net with composure under pressure. Suddenly, Real led 2-1. This lightning-turnaround gave them decisive momentum heading into the break.

VAR Drama and Controversial Calls

Liverpool loomed with controversy when Kylian Mbappé had two goals ruled out for offside, and Güler saw another disallowed for handball—each overturned after VAR scrutiny. A frustrating half for fans who felt excellence was being undone by inches and replays. Still, Real Madrid remained composed—trusting player quality to carry them forward.

Second-Half Resilience & Defensive Moments

Mallorca didn’t fold. A notable moment came when Álvaro Carreras produced a vital goal-line clearance, denying a near-certain equalizer and preserving Real’s narrow lead.

The second half, though quiet in goals, was a test of grit—one that Real Madrid passed thanks to discipline and strategic defensive shifts from manager Xabi Alonso, who praised Carreras and the team’s collective work ahead of the international break.

Final Whistle and Key Takeaways

Real closed the match 2-1 winners, maintaining a perfect record—three wins from three—to begin the La Liga campaign. Their response from behind shows they can endure pressure, unearth solutions, and still dominate.

Mallorca, meanwhile, leaves his with heads held high, having struck first and staying competitive despite the result.

Match Snapshot

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