Real Madrid vs Mallorca 2-1: La Liga – as it happened

Madrid continue their undefeated start to their La Liga campaign with three wins out of three.

They will have a keen eye now towards the Barcelona result tomorrow, with their rivals taking on Rayo Vallecano.

We hope you enjoyed our live coverage of this fascinating encounter, and on behalf of Kevin Hand and me, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.

FT: #RealMadridMallorca 2-1@realmadriden take all three points in a dominant display at Santiago Bernabéu! 🏆#LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/vfQpeuRdrG

— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) August 30, 2025

Our live coverage continues tomorrow with a red-hot fixture.

The last two remaining undefeated teams, Liverpool and Arsenal, lock horns in Arsenal for what could potentially be a title-deciding encounter.

Make sure to tune in for that one, with our coverage beginning at 13:30 GMT.

All set for Anfield ✊ pic.twitter.com/jT6NRmw45q

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 30, 2025

Click here to read our full report of the match at Santiago Bernabeu.

With four matches remaining, here are the updated results:

• Elche 2-0 Levante
• Valencia 3-0 Getafe
• Alaves 1-1 Atletico Madrid
• Oviedo 1-0 Real Sociedad
• Girona 0-2 Sevilla
• Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso: “This is a good win. We suffered for it.”

On the Arda Guler goal that was ruled out: “The referee’s interpretation was that [it was a handball]. My interpretation was different. It’s his decision, so it is what it is.

“Vini[cius Junior] was good tonight. He’s scoring goals, which is very important.”

Regarding the upcoming international break: “I don’t want it. I wish I could keep my squad with me and keep working with them.

“We need as much time together as possible, because we have a lot of things to work on and things to improve.

“Kylian [Mbappe] was a few inches away from scoring [some] great goals tonight. I liked his performance, and I liked his mentality.

“I scouted [Alvaro] Carreras closely before we signed him, and I really wanted him. I wanted him for the Club World Cup too. He’s so good.

“The three subs helped us; they were good. This is what we need. I’m happy with Vinicius’s game. And Rodrygo had good minutes.

“I spoke to him [Fran Garcia], to [Raul] Asencio, to [David] Alaba – to all of them. They all know that they will get opportunities to play. There will be times where we have three games per week.

“We need to work on some things and we have things to fix, but I’m happy overall.”

Mallorca coach Jagoba Arrasate gives his overview of the match: “We felt good. We were doing well, but when Real Madrid smell blood, they go at you, and they win.

“We were doing well, with options to tie the game. So it’s a shame, and frustrating, to leave empty-handed.”

1 - At 18 years and 16 days old, Franco Mastantuono has become the youngest player to start a LaLiga match for @realmadrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in the 21st Century. Precocious. pic.twitter.com/pyYwYSjcQ7

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 30, 2025

Real Madrid left back Alvaro Carreras, who made a vital goal-line clearance to prevent Mallorca tying late, spoke after the match: “The nights I dreamed of at the Bernabéu are coming true.

“I promised to give my life for this club, and today, I did it by making that goal-line clearance. I’m at home.

“The most important thing is the team’s victory. We have focused on the first three matches so far, and we have achieved them, so I am very happy.”

Mallorca midfielder Manu Morlanes spoke with the host broadcaster after the match: “We fought like a group against a strong side. We knew it was going to be difficult to get points here.

“We had a few chances, but you need a bit of luck when you are at the Bernabeu. We will take the positives away and see what we can correct after this game.”

😉 @10ArdaGuler ✖️ @DHuijsen 😉 pic.twitter.com/ZMSWMHmuTB

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 30, 2025

With three goals overruled, due to offsides and an errant handball, Real Madrid ultimately edged out Mallorca 2-1 at the Bernabeu.

They were the overwhelmingly better side when you look at the numbers, firing 17 shots compared with nine from their opponents.

In the end, Vinicius Junior’s cool finish proved to be the difference maker. Mallorca can take plenty of positives away from the fight they showed.

Full-time: Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca

🏁 FT: @RealMadridEN 2-1 @RCD_MallorcaEN
⚽ 18′ Muriqi
⚽ 37′ @10ArdaGuler
⚽ 38′ @KMbappe
👉 @Emirates pic.twitter.com/7f7R4VhZ8M

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 30, 2025

The referee finally calls time as Madrid hold on to secure all three points.

Full-time: Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca

Mbappe, who could have had a brace if it wasn’t for VAR, is subbed off for Gonzalo Garcia.

90+5 mins: Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca

It is hit well over to the far end of the box from the left side.

But a foul in the goal area by Mallorca prevents any further progress.

90+4 mins: Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca

He waltzes down the left side before tucking into the box.

With two defenders on him, he loses contact with the ball, as the advance comes to an impromptu end.

90+3 mins: Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca

Madrid have six minutes of stoppage time to try and hold onto their lead.

90 mins: Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca

Takuma Asano and Jan Virgili rush out to replace Joseph and Morlanes.

87 mins: Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca

The Frenchman is tasked with taking the attempt.

He looks to curl it over the wall, but ends up finding the face of Raillo, who takes it like a champ.

86 mins: Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca