- Real Madrid defeated Mallorca 2-1 with a dramatic 95th-minute winner from 20-year-old defender Jacobo Ramon
- Kylian Mbappe scored an equalizer for Real in the 68th minute after Mallorca’s Martin Valjent had given the visitors an early lead
- Real Madrid closed the gap to leaders Barcelona to four points, but the Catalans can still secure the title with a win tomorrow
Key Takeaways:
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu, with a last-gasp winner from 20-year-old defender Jacobo Ramon in the 95th minute. The result kept Carlo Ancelotti’s team in the title race, at least for now, as they closed the gap to league leaders Barcelona to four points. However, Barcelona can still clinch the title with a win tonight against Espanyol.
Not Cristiano Ronaldo, not Karim Benzema, not Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Kylian Mbappé is the first ever Real Madrid player to score 40 goals in his debut season for the club. 👏 pic.twitter.com/TP9Ocr7UFQ
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The match started in a lively fashion, with Mallorca surprisingly taking the lead in the 11th minute. Martin Valjent found the net with a precise shot into the bottom right corner, punishing a defensive lapse from the hosts. Real Madrid quickly responded by taking control of possession, but Mallorca’s disciplined defence and a series of outstanding saves by goalkeeper Leo Roman kept them ahead until halftime.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team, missing several key players due to injuries, including a suspended Aurelien Tchouameni, struggled to break down Mallorca’s resolute backline. The 20-year-old Jacobo Ramon, who partnered Marco Asensio in central defence, was one of the few first-team players available for the Real Madrid manager.
In the second half, Real Madrid intensified their pressure. Luka Modric came close with a stunning volley, and Endrick was denied by an excellent save from Leo Roman. After a quiet spell, Kylian Mbappe finally broke through in the 68th minute. The French star received the ball, shielded it from three defenders, and calmly slotted it past the goalkeeper to make it 1-1. Thus, Mbappe became the player with the most goals in his debut season for the club, reaching 40 goals and surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mallorca, who had barely threatened in the second half, nearly struck back immediately. Mateu Morey found himself one-on-one with Thibaut Courtois, but the Real Madrid goalkeeper rushed out to make a crucial save. Real Madrid then laid siege to the Mallorca goal, with Arda Guler twice testing Roman, who continued his superb performance.
As the clock ticked down, Real Madrid’s pressure became overwhelming. Leo Roman, who had been exceptional throughout, showed signs of fatigue, and his defence began to crumble. Federico Valverde’s shot was fumbled by Roman, and Mbappe saw his effort cleared off the line by Valjent.
But Real Madrid’s persistence was rewarded in the final seconds. In the 95th minute, Jacobo Ramon rose highest to meet a cross and directed the ball into the net, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans. The young defender’s first senior goal could not have come at a more crucial moment, keeping Real’s faint title hopes alive.