Real Madrid’s La Liga title push has taken a serious hit after a dramatic late defeat to Mallorca, with Vedat Muriqi’s stoppage-time winner leaving Carlo Ancelotti’s side trailing Barcelona in the race.
With the pressure already mounting, Madrid failed to seize a crucial opportunity to close the gap at the top, instead slipping to a damaging loss that could define their season.
Mallorca struck first just before half-time through Manu Morlanes, who calmly controlled Pablo Maffeo’s cross before finishing low into the corner. It was a reward for a disciplined first-half display from the hosts, who absorbed pressure and struck at the right moment.
Real Madrid had created enough chances to be comfortably ahead by then—but poor finishing and an inspired performance from goalkeeper Leo Román kept them at bay. Kylian Mbappé came closest, denied twice by sharp saves, while Arda Güler also tested the keeper without success.
As time ticked away, Madrid finally found a breakthrough. In the 88th minute, Éder Militão rose highest to power home a header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s corner, seemingly rescuing a vital point.
But the game wasn’t done.
In the first minute of stoppage time, Vedat Muriqi delivered the decisive blow, firing home his 19th league goal of the season to spark wild celebrations and seal a famous win for Mallorca.
The result leaves Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona, who still have a game in hand, tightening the pressure at the top of the table. For Mallorca, the victory provides a major boost, lifting them further away from the relegation zone.
For Madrid, the timing couldn’t be worse. Momentum is slipping, confidence is shaky, and with Barcelona still to play, the gap could widen even further.
Attention now turns to Europe, where Real Madrid face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. But unless they quickly regain control domestically, their La Liga ambitions may already be slipping out of reach.
