Real Madrid’s La Liga title defense began with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their season opener. Despite high expectations for Kylian Mbappe’s much-anticipated debut, Los Blancos struggled to secure all three points on a challenging night in Palma.
Rodrygo Goes gave Real Madrid an early lead, making the most of their dominant play in the first half. However, despite their strong start, the visitors were unable to extend their advantage, which left them vulnerable to a potential comeback from Mallorca.
In the second half, Vedat Muriqi took full advantage of the situation by powering home a header to level the score for the hosts. Energized by the equalizer, Mallorca resisted Madrid’s attempts to regain control and even posed a threat of their own, coming close to scoring a late winner on the counterattack.
