Real Madrid’s Quick Comeback Seals 2-1 Win Over Mallorca
What a night it was at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Mallorca in a match filled with drama, tension, and moments that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. This wasn’t just another league game—it was one of those nights where momentum swung sharply, tempers flared, and Madrid showed once again why they’re never truly out of a contest.
The match began with controversy, as Kylian Mbappé seemed to have put Madrid ahead early, only for VAR to rule the goal out for a tight offside. That call would set the tone for a game where technology and refereeing decisions played a huge part. Mallorca, far from intimidated by the Bernabéu atmosphere, capitalized on Madrid’s frustration. A well-taken corner in the 17th minute was met by Vedat Muriqi, who used his strength to send the ball into the net. Courtois could only watch as Mallorca stunned the home crowd by going 1-0 up.
But if there’s one thing Madrid has always been known for, it’s resilience. Within the space of just 73 seconds, the entire game was turned on its head. First came Arda Güler’s goal from a beautifully rehearsed set piece, showing both intelligence and precision. And before Mallorca could even reorganize, Vinícius Júnior struck with one of his trademark runs and a deadly finish. From trailing 0-1 to leading 2-1 in less than two minutes—the Bernabéu roared back to life.
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The second half brought even more chaos. Arda Güler thought he had added a second to his name, but once again the goal was denied, this time for a handball spotted by VAR. Mbappé, desperate to get on the scoresheet, saw not one but two of his strikes ruled out for offside. The frustration among fans was clear, with loud protests filling the stadium. At one point, chants against refereeing decisions echoed around the ground, showing just how tense things had become.
Mallorca, to their credit, never gave up. They pushed hard in the final minutes, and it required last-ditch defending from players like Carreras and Trent Alexander-Arnold to keep the visitors from equalizing. Courtois also had to be sharp to deny a late long-range effort. The game ended with Real Madrid holding their narrow lead, but not without surviving some nervy moments.
In the bigger picture, this win meant everything for Xabi Alonso’s side. It gave Madrid three victories out of three to start the league season, pushing them to the top of the table heading into the international break. The squad looked united, even though new faces are still settling in. Arda Güler shined with maturity beyond his years, Vinícius reminded everyone of his brilliance, and while Mbappé didn’t get his goal, his constant threat showed why he’s so dangerous.
As for Mallorca, Jagoba Arrasate’s men can walk away with their heads high. They competed bravely, caused real problems, and on another day might have taken a point. But at the Bernabéu, every small mistake tends to be punished, and Madrid proved that once again.
In the end, it wasn’t just the scoreline that told the story. It was the atmosphere, the controversy, the quickfire comeback, and the feeling that this Real Madrid side, under Alonso, has the grit to turn difficult nights into winning ones.
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