Real Madrid secured a last-minute 2-1 victory over Mallorca in the match held at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, part of the penultimate round of the Spanish league.
Match Events
The game started with pressure from the visitors, as Martín Valjent scored an early goal in the 10th minute with a low shot that surprised goalkeeper Courtois. Despite Real Madrid’s attempts to come back, Mallorca’s goalkeeper made several key saves, including a strong shot from Bellingham.
In the second half, Real Madrid appeared differently, and star Kylian Mbappé equalized in the 68th minute after skillfully dribbling past the defense and firing a powerful shot into the net. After repeated attempts to secure the win, relief came in the fifth minute of stoppage time, when young defender Jacobo Ramón scored the winning goal with a brilliant header following a cross from his teammate Vallejo.

Lineup and Performance
Carlo Ancelotti relied on a mix of starters and young players to cover many absences. Jacobo Ramón made his first start and delivered an impressive performance capped by the winning goal. Mbappé also shone strongly, continuing his outstanding season by raising his tally to 40 goals.
On the other side, Mallorca’s goalkeeper Leo Román had an exceptional game, making 11 saves and standing out as one of the match’s top players despite the loss.

Match Statistics
Real Madrid dominated possession with 72%, took 39 shots (13 on target), compared to only 4 shots by Mallorca. The kings earned 26 corners while Mallorca had none. Real Madrid players received no yellow cards, while Mallorca’s players were booked three times.

League Standings After the Match
With this win, Real Madrid raised their points to 78, sitting in second place and reducing the gap with league leaders Barcelona to 4 points. This postpones the title decision to the final round, where Barcelona will need a win in their upcoming match against Espanyol to clinch the league officially.

Post-Match Comments
Ancelotti expressed his happiness with the team spirit, affirming that determination and never giving up were key to the victory despite many absences. Jacobo Ramón, the scorer of the winning goal, shared his immense joy, saying that scoring the decisive goal in his first start was a dream come true. He added, “Wearing the Real Madrid shirt obliges us to fight until the very last second.”