Kylian Mbappe was a constant threat down the left, taking on defenders and forcing several smart saves, particularly in the first half. With Vinicius Jr starting on the bench, Mbappe carried the attacking burden, but Madrid’s finishing was lacking.
Mallorca, by contrast, made the most of their limited opportunities. Their opener came just before halftime, when Eduardo Camavinga failed to track his runner. A slick wing exchange and pinpoint cross allowed Manu Morlanes to control and slot home from close range, giving the visitors a shock lead.
Madrid responded, and their pressure paid off late in the second half. Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a perfectly placed corner, and Eder Militao rose to head the equaliser. However, just as momentum seemed to swing, veteran striker Vedat Muriqi smashed home in stoppage time, sealing a dramatic Mallorca victory.
Player Ratings:
Goalkeeper & Defence
- Andriy Lunin (5/10): Couldn’t influence either goal; largely a spectator.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (7/10): Strong defensively, and his corner led to the equaliser.
- Antonio Rudiger (6/10): Solid defensively but a bit wayward on passes.
- Dean Huijsen (5/10): Booked early and substituted before the hour mark.
- Alvaro Carreras (6/10): Reliable for most of the match but could have been tighter on the second goal.
Midfield
- Manuel Angel (6/10): Efficient passing and work rate in his hour on the pitch.
- Aurelien Tchouameni (7/10): Won key tackles and offered control in midfield.
- Eduardo Camavinga (6/10): Strong overall, but his lapse led to Mallorca’s opener.
- Arda Guler (7/10): Created the most chances; an attacking threat but defensively exposed.
Attack
- Brahim Diaz (5/10): Played more of a supporting role to free space for Mbappe.
- Kylian Mbappe (7/10): Constantly dangerous but unable to convert opportunities.
Substitutes & Manager
- Jude Bellingham (6/10): Workmanlike in midfield, adding stability.
- Vinicius Jr (5/10): Minimal impact during his 30 minutes on the pitch.
- Eder Militao (6/10): Scored a fine equaliser.
- Thiago Pitarch / Franco Mastantuono (N/A): Too little time to influence the game.
- Alvaro Arbeloa (4/10): Tactical decisions, including resting key players, backfired in a costly defeat.
Real Madrid will need to regroup quickly as the title race tightens, with this unexpected loss highlighting both finishing inefficiency and defensive vulnerabilities at the worst possible time.