Real Madrid’s highly anticipated 2024/25 LaLiga season opener against Mallorca ended in a surprising 1-1 draw on Sunday, despite the presence of star players like Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior. The match, held at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, saw Rodrygo open the scoring for Real Madrid in the 13th minute after an assist from Vinicius Junior. However, Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi equalized with a powerful header in the 53rd minute, converting a corner kick into a goal.The draw marks the end of Real Madrid’s 8-game winning streak in LaLiga season openers, although they maintain their 15-year unbeaten record in the first round of the league. The match was characterized by Real Madrid’s inconsistent performance, with the team struggling to create clear chances after the equalizer. Mallorca, under new coach Jagoba Arrasate, showed great determination and organization, pressing hard to prevent a Real Madrid comeback.The game took a turn for the worse for Real Madrid when Ferland Mendy received a red card in the final minutes for a reckless tackle on Muriqi, leaving the team with 10 players. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his disappointment, stating, ‘I’m not happy with the draw, I think we could have done better, with more attitude’.This result raises questions about Real Madrid’s consistency and their ability to defend their title this season. As Ancelotti noted, ‘This is a point of reflection for us, and we will need to work on our performance to achieve our goals’. The team will look to bounce back in their next match against Valladolid, while Mallorca faces Osasuna in the coming week.
Key points
- Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Mallorca in their LaLiga season opener, ending their 8-game winning streak in season openers.
- Rodrygo scored for Real Madrid, but Vedat Muriqi equalized for Mallorca.
- Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy received a red card in the final minutes, leaving the team with 10 players.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed disappointment with the team’s performance and attitude.
Contradictions👾There are discrepancies in the reported goal scorers for Real Madrid.
Some sources credit Rodrygo, while others mention Tchouameni.
The majority of sources support Rodrygo as the scorer.
👾The exact timing of Rodrygo’s goal varies slightly between sources, with some reporting the 12th minute and others the 13th minute.
