Real Madrid Surprised by Mallorca, Muriqi Secures Unexpected Victory (2-1)
On April 4, 2026, Real Madrid suffered an unexpected defeat against RCD Mallorca (2-1) during the 30th matchday of La Liga, compromising their title race.
A Marvelous Performance from Muriqi
Kosovar forward Vedat Muriqi was the standout star of this victory, scoring the decisive goal and providing his team with a precious win against one of the championship favorites.
A Costly Defeat
This setback is a major blow for Real Madrid, who remains in second place with 69 points, now trailing four points behind leaders FC Barcelona, who are currently engaged in a match against Atlético Madrid.
Madrid’s Regrets
After the match, Álvaro Arbeloa acknowledged the difficulty of the encounter, noting that his team had started the first half well but faltered due to defensive mistakes. He also took responsibility for the defeat, the fifth of the season in the league, expressing regret over the drop in performance observed in the second half.
A Busy Schedule Ahead
This underperformance comes just days before a crucial meeting for Real Madrid, who are preparing to face Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, a significant challenge to rekindle their momentum.
