LaLiga: Real Madrid Stun Mallorca with Thrilling Comeback Win

Guler and Vinicius Junior lead Real Madrid's comeback

Real Madrid comes from behind to beat Mallorca 2-1 in LaLiga, with Arda Güler and Vinicius Junior scoring crucial goals.

A beautifully executed short corner ended with Dean Huijsen heading the ball back across the goal, and Arda Güler capitalized with a decisive header...

Real Madrid staged an impressive comeback against Mallorca, securing a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Despite dominating the early stages, Los Blancos trailed behind after Vedat Muriqi scored for Mallorca in the 18th minute. However, they managed to turn the game around with goals from Arda Güler in the 37th minute and Vinicius Junior in the 38th minute.

The match saw several contentious moments, with three Real Madrid goals being ruled out. One notable instance was Kylian Mbappe's potential opener in the early stages, which was disallowed due to offside. Despite these setbacks, Real Madrid's determination paid off, and they managed to hold onto their lead until the final whistle.

This win marks Real Madrid's 10th consecutive home victory against Mallorca, showcasing their dominance over their opponents. The match statistics highlighted Real Madrid's superiority, with 57% ball possession and 17 shots compared to Mallorca's 10. The win is a testament to Real Madrid's resilience and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

The atmosphere at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu turned sour when Vedat Muriqi jumped highest to head home Pablo Torre's corner, leaving Thibaut Courtois with no chance as the ball sailed past him in the 18th minute, sending shockwaves through the stadium.

Both Vinicius Junior and Franco Mastantuono tried their luck with long-range shots, but neither posed a significant threat to Mallorca's goal. Meanwhile, Leo Roman struggled to contain Aurelien Tchouameni's effort, but luckily for him, it didn't result in a goal.

The tide turned in Real Madrid's favor when they equalized in the 37th minute. A beautifully executed short corner ended with Dean Huijsen heading the ball back across the goal, and Arda Güler capitalized with a decisive header. The momentum shifted further in Real Madrid's favor just moments later when Vinicius Junior skillfully cut inside the box and curled the ball into the bottom corner, securing the lead.

Mbappe thought he had scored before halftime, but his cool finish was flagged for offside. Real Madrid had another goal disallowed after Mastantuono's shot was saved and Martin Valjent's clearance hit Arda Guler's arm, only to be turned in by the Turkish international, but it didn't count.

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Alexander-Arnold and Carreras made crucial defensive plays near the goal line, denying Muriqi and Samu Costa, respectively, to ensure Real Madrid maintained their lead. Their interventions left Guler stunned, having initially thought the ball was going in.

Brahim Diaz unleashed a powerful shot that was expertly saved by the goalkeeper. Dean Huijsen also had a chance to score, but he headed wide from a precise cross by Kylian Mbappe. Despite these missed opportunities, Real Madrid's lead remained secure.

The match's outcome didn't hinge on a third goal for Madrid, as they had already secured a comfortable advantage. With this win, Real Madrid extended their perfect start in La Liga to three games. Meanwhile, Mallorca now sit with one point from three matches, though it's worth noting their losses came against strong opponents in Real Madrid and Barcelona.