Real Madrid stages comeback against Mallorca to preserve flawless beginning

Real Madrid's La Liga Victory

• Match Overview: Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Real Mallorca, marking their third consecutive win in La Liga and maintaining a perfect start to the season.
• Key Players: Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior scored for Madrid after Vedat Muriqi had initially put Mallorca ahead, showcasing a quick response from the team.

Performance Under Xabi Alonso

• Coaching Impact: Since Xabi Alonso's arrival, Madrid has shown significant improvement, winning all matches before the first international break despite a challenging pre-season.
• Tactical Changes: Alonso reinstated Vinicius Junior and Trent Alexander-Arnold to the starting lineup, which contributed to the team's attacking prowess.

Match Highlights

• First Goal Conceded: Vedat Muriqi's goal marked the first time Madrid conceded in La Liga this season after two clean sheets.
• Quick Response: Madrid equalized in the 37th minute with Guler's header, followed by Vinicius scoring shortly after, turning the match in their favor.

Disallowed Goals and Control

• Disallowed Goals: Madrid had three goals ruled out during the match, including one by Kylian Mbappe, who was offside on two occasions.
• Defensive Stability: Unlike under previous management, Madrid demonstrated better control in the final stages of the game, effectively managing Mallorca's attempts to equalize.

Upcoming Matches

• Barcelona's Challenge: Barcelona is set to face Rayo Vallecano, aiming to match Madrid's three wins, while Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao also have opportunities to achieve the same against Celta Vigo and Real Betis, respectively.