Real Madrid Surprised by Mallorca, Muriqi Delivers an Unexpected Victory (2-1)
The Real Madrid suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of RCD Mallorca (2-1) on Saturday, April 4, 2026, during the 30th round of La Liga, jeopardizing their title race.
Key Player: Muriqi
Kosovar forward Vedat Muriqi was pivotal in this victory, scoring the decisive goal and securing a vital win for his team against one of the championship favorites.
A Costly Defeat
This setback is a significant blow for Real Madrid, who remain in second place with 69 points, now trailing the leaders, FC Barcelona, by four points as they face Atlético de Madrid.
Madrilenian Regrets
After the match, Álvaro Arbeloa acknowledged the difficulty of the game, noting that his team started the first half well before faltering due to defensive errors. He also took responsibility for this defeat, the fifth in the league this season, particularly lamenting the drop in performance displayed in the second half.
A Busy Schedule Ahead
This disappointing performance comes just days before a crucial clash for Real Madrid, who are set to face Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, a significant challenge to reignite their momentum.
