Last Real Madrid vs. Mallorca in La Liga, both teams knew that this time it would be more than just another encounter, with high-octane action, goals, and a title tussle.
The match took place at Santiago Bernabéu on May 14, 2025. Real Madrid won the match 2-1 in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to sprint off with all three points in the final few minutes.
Los Blancos Stumble Out The Gates
The Real Madrid vs Mallorca fixture was not short of surprises. As Mallorca looked to be overwhelmed by Real Madrid’s offense, it was them who struck first. The Bernabéu was ushering their team on but instead, silence fell room. Mallorca’s Martin Valjent fully punishing a defensive blunder by Madrid in the 11 minute.
Real Madrid’s Title race Mt. Everest had just been fuelled by their mistake, so the last thing they needed at this stage was conceding like this.
Real Madrid maintained their stranglehold over possession, relentlessly trying to break Mallorca’s defense which was laboring in overdrive, aided by Leo Román in goal who was having the game of his life. Román denied numerous attempts by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. with point-blank saves.
The Comeback is Inspired by Mbappe
The showdown between Real Madrid vs Mallorca held many storylines, all different and the same, spanning through Madrid players and fans. The tension steadily increased as the second half started. Real Madrid was all out on the offensive because they needed to at least win the game to not give FC Barcelona the opportunity to clinch the title. Finally breaking through came in the 68th minute and of course it came from Kylian Mbappe.
The individual who has been leading Real Madrid for this season did not miss the opportunity to shine and produced magic once again, scoring a goal that lifted the spirit of the crowd. It gave him his 40th goal of the season which highlights his impact on the team ever since he arrived. For a player who greased through two defenders like it was nothing, he certainly sent a message to Román as well with his powerful blow towards the goal.
A Hero is Born: Jacobo Ramon
The odds were slim and all pointed towards a 1-1 draw between Real Madrid vs Mallorca, however Ramón had different plans. As a twenty years old he single handedly turned the tide around and as faith would have it, in the 95th minute, he scored. The defense of Mallorca was made to cower as Jacobo Ramón rose for a Jesus Vallejo header off a corner kick that was smashed sideways across the box and with no one near him, he cooly slotted it in from very close range.
The crowd at Los Bernabéu went crazy as Real Madrid pulled off a controversial “would-be” unbeaten slice of history, which they lost to REM. This celebration defined Ramón who steps in as a super substitute to deliver a title chase dream goal that would ease the Madrid pressure cooker.
Battle Over the Title
This match result in Real Madrid vs Mallorca kept the title race alive. It now creates an exciting opportunity for Leonel to take his first league trophy after Guidon fell short due to excuses made by Mudrik. The leaders still have a strong hold of 4 points, giving Leonel a shot to pass Barcelona and later catch up to them.
Carlo Ancelloti did not hold back in blocking his praise after the game, blasting Los Mérories defiant performance in the second half and stated that it solidified their resolve as the backbone of the club further validating that “it’s not done this early.”
Best Moments from Real Madrid vs RCD Mallorca
For Romero. Strongest performer undoubtedly got played as one of the weakest peripherals, them saving heroically put JR back in the spotlight for doing sheets all 50/50’s fair share of nuts between games. Romero keeps defining Western and Medellin.
Serialization can follow in the team spirit spearheaded by their own sensational forward in pursuit of goals- showing there is football being played outside borders.
Jacobo Ramón’s Breakout: Real Madrid’s Los Blancos are in the title race because of a season-defining goal scored recently and it was the young midfielder’s late game winner.
Looking Ahead
With Barcelona not showing any sign of faltering, Real Madrid is faced with the dual pressure of winning its remaining fixtures. Madrid need a spectacular performance after their lackluster loss of Mallorca, and it was much more than a thrilling match—it was a bold declaration.
As the fans reminisce over the thrilling juxtaposition of Real Madrid vs Mallorca, there’s a consensus that the match serves as one of the most important matches of this particular La Liga season and might eventually shape the destiny of the La Liga trophy.
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