In an electrifying encounter at Estadio Mallorca Son Moix, Mallorca claimed a stunning 2-1 victory against Real Madrid, marking an important win for the Bermellones in the current La Liga season. The match witnessed a pivotal moment just before halftime when Manu Morlanes scored in the 41st minute, breaking the deadlock with a well-placed shot that beat goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
The Merengues responded with vigor, equalizing through Éder Militão, who netted a header in the 87th minute. However, Mallorca wasn’t finished yet; they snatched the win in a dramatic finish as Vedat Muriqi scored the decisive goal just before the 90-minute mark, sending the home fans into a frenzy.
Throughout the match, Real Madrid struggled to convert their chances despite having 14 attempts, out of which 8 were on target but lacking the precision needed. Mallorca’s defense remained resilient, absorbing the pressure.
Manu Morlanes was the standout performer of the match, contributing not only a crucial goal but also completing 30 accurate passes and recovering 2 balls. Kylian Mbappé also shone for Real Madrid, registering 6 shots on goal and completing 24 passes.
On the tactical side, Mallorca’s coach Martín Demichelis deployed a 4-4-2 formation featuring Leo Román in goal, with a backline of Pablo Maffeo, Omar Mascarell, Martin Valjent, and Johan Mojica. The midfield consisted of Zito Luvumbo, Samu Costa, Manu Morlanes, and Sergi Darder, while Vedat Muriqi and Pablo Torre led the attack.
Meanwhile, Álvaro Árbeloa’s Real Madrid also adopted a 4-4-2 setup, with Andriy Lunin in goal, and a defense including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras. The midfield featured Manuel Angel, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Arda Güler, supported by forwards Brahim Díaz and Kylian Mbappé.
The match was officiated by José Sánchez Martínez, who ensured a well-controlled game.
Looking ahead, Mallorca will face Rayo Vallecano at home, while Real Madrid prepares to host Girona. This victory sees Mallorca amassing 31 points, positioning them in 17th place, while Real Madrid sits comfortably in second with 69 points.
Substitutions for Mallorca
69’ 2T – Jan Virgili for Pablo Torre, David López for Samu Costa, Mateo Joseph for Manu Morlanes
80’ 2T – Antonio Sánchez for Zito Luvumbo
Yellow cards for Mallorca:
20’ 2T Leo Román (Delaying the game), 38’ 2T Martin Valjent (Insulting the referee), 50’ 2T Pablo Maffeo (Delaying the game)
Substitutions for Real Madrid
58’ 2T – Jude Bellingham for Eduardo Camavinga, Éder Militão for Dean Huijsen, Vinicius Júnior for Manuel Angel
71’ 2T – Thiago Pitarch for Arda Güler
75’ 2T – Franco Mastantuono for Brahim Díaz
Yellow cards for Real Madrid:
1’ 2T Dean Huijsen (Unsporting behavior), 44’ 2T Franco Mastantuono (Unsporting behavior)