Real Madrid defeats Mallorca while Atletico Madrid is held to a draw.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Yahoo Finance
Updated: Aug 30 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Real Madrid's Strong Start
- Victory Over Mallorca: 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.
- Goals and Performance: After Mallorca's Vedat Muriqi scored first, Real Madrid quickly responded with goals from Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior within two minutes, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Atletico Madrid's Struggles
- Draw Against Alaves: Atletico Madrid faced a 1-1 draw against Alaves, leaving them winless in their first three La Liga matches, with a defeat and two draws.
- Coach's Perspective: Diego Simeone emphasized the need for improvement in team performance rather than focusing on points, expressing confidence that results will improve as the team gels.
Key Player Contributions
- Vinicius Junior and New Signings: Vinicius Junior returned to the starting lineup, while new signing Franco Mastantuono made his first start at the Santiago Bernabeu, contributing to the team's dynamic play.
- Disallowed Goals: Madrid had three goals ruled out during the match, highlighting their attacking threat but also the need for precision.
Upcoming Matches
- Barcelona's Challenge: Barcelona is set to face Rayo Vallecano, aiming to match Real Madrid's three wins from three matches, while Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao also have opportunities to achieve similar results against Celta Vigo and Real Betis, respectively.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.