In a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Mallorca, delaying their rivals Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations. The match was filled with intensity, culminating in a dramatic last-minute goal that keeps the title race alive.
Mallorca stunned the home crowd early when Vedat Muriqi found the net in the 11th minute, giving the visitors an unexpected lead. Real Madrid pressed hard for an equalizer, but the Mallorca defense held firm throughout the first half.
After the break, Los Blancos intensified their assault. In the 68th minute, Vinícius Júnior showcased his brilliance by weaving past defenders to score the much-needed equalizer. With momentum on their side, Real Madrid pushed relentlessly for the winning goal.
Deep into stoppage time, substitute Marco Asensio delivered a sensational strike in the 95th minute, sending the Madrid fans into a frenzy. His late heroics not only secured the win but also postponed Barcelona’s chances of clinching the league title.
“When you wear this badge, you fight until the end,” said Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after the match. “We know the odds are against us, but we’ll keep battling until it’s mathematically impossible.”
The victory means Real Madrid must win their remaining matches while hoping Barcelona drops points in the final games of the season. Barcelona, still leading the league, needs just two points from their remaining fixtures to secure the championship.
Despite the uphill battle, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti remains optimistic. “We showed resilience tonight,” he stated. “We will continue to fight and see where we stand at the end of the season.”
