LaLiga: Real Madrid secure comeback win against Mallorca to maintain perfect record
Despite dominating the opening exchanges, Madrid fell behind in the 18th minute when Vedat Muriqi headed home from a corner.
🏁 FT: @RealMadridEN 2-1 @RCD_MallorcaEN
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 30, 2025
⚽ 18' Muriqi
⚽ 37' @10ArdaGuler
⚽ 38' @ViniJr
👉 @Emirates pic.twitter.com/wdRIvek5Jj
The lead didn't last long, as Xabi Alonso's men equalized in the 37th minute through Arda Guler, who nodded in a pass from Dean Huijsen.
Moments later, Vinícius Júnior put the home side ahead with a well-taken finish on his weaker foot.
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior pic.twitter.com/73GWgTKpkZ
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 30, 2025
Kylian Mbappé had a second goal ruled out for offside just before halftime, and the hosts continued to press in the second period, seeing another goal from Güler being disallowed due to a handball.
Despite some close calls at their own end, Madrid's defence held firm, to see out the win and maintain their 100% record to start the season.
Up next for Los Blancos is a trip to face Real Sociedad after the international break, before the visit of French side Marseille in their UEFA Champions League opener.