Real Madrid came from behind to beat Mallorca and stretch their perfect start to three wins from three in La Liga.
Mallorca took the lead when Vedat Muriqi bundled in from Pablo Torre’s corner, leaving the visitors with work to do. Madrid drew level through Arda Guler, who nodded home from a Dean Huijsen knockdown.
Vinicius Jr. then produced a finely taken solo effort to seal the victory for Xabi Alonso’s side. Madrid were thwarted three times by the offside flag, with two goals from Kylian Mbappe ruled out as offside and a third from Guler disallowed for handball.
Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to the starting lineup and looked lively, contributing by setting up Mbappe’s first disallowed goal at 0-0.
What this means: Real Madrid’s early-season form remains intact, and the squad continue to adapt with new and familiar faces contributing in attack. The discipline in front of goal will be a talking point, as three potential strikes didn’t count, but the overall result keeps Madrid atop the table early in the campaign. Mallorca, despite the setback, showed they can trouble in transition, but will be aiming to convert chances in upcoming fixtures.
Summary: Madrid secured a deserved win after a spirited Mallorca opener, with Vinicius Jr. providing the telling moment and Arda Guler continuing to stake a claim as a key contributor. The return of Alexander-Arnold adds width and creativity to the side.
A hopeful note: Real Madrid’s depth and late winner bodes well for a title challenge, and continued integration of new talents like Guler could deliver exciting football ahead.