Real Madrid started their LaLiga campaign with a 1-1 draw on the road against Mallorca, as they begin their quest to defend the title. The lone goal for Los Blancos came from Rodrygo, who also scored the team’s first goal last season.
Carlo Ancelotti fielded a star-studded lineup at the Son Moix stadium, featuring Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappé as the attacking quartet. This was the same formula that led them to a 2-0 victory over Atalanta earlier in the week, clinching the UEFA Super Cup.
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However, despite dominating possession, Real Madrid struggled to find the back of the net as effectively this time. The scoreboard lit up in the 13th minute with a pure Brazilian combination: an assist from Vini and a superb curling shot from Rodrygo to the far post.
The former Santos player had also opened the scoring for Real Madrid in LaLiga last season. That goal came in a 2-0 away victory against Athletic Bilbao on August 12, 2023.
Against Mallorca, the reigning Champions League winners were unable to hold onto their lead. The hosts equalized in the second half, thanks to a corner kick delivered by Dani Rodríguez and a powerful header from Vedat Muriqi.
Endrick was once again on the bench and did not take the field. Real Madrid’s next match is set for Sunday against Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu, but they will be without Ferland Mendy, who was sent off late in the match against Mallorca.
