Real Madrid Snatches Last-Minute Victory Over Mallorca, Delaying Barcelona’s Title Celebration
Real Madrid kept their slim title hopes alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over RCD Mallorca, thanks to a stunning stoppage-time goal from Jacobo Ramon. The victory not only secured three crucial points for Madrid but also put a halt to Barcelona’s impending title celebration.
Mallorca took an early lead in the 11th minute when defender Martin Valjent scored with an angled strike, leaving the home crowd in shock. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Real Madrid struggled to find the back of the net, with Mallorca’s goalkeeper Leo Roman delivering an outstanding performance, making 11 saves throughout the match.
The turning point came in the 68th minute when Kylian Mbappe leveled the score with a brilliant individual effort, cutting through the Mallorca defense before firing into the net. With the momentum shifting, Madrid pushed hard for a winner, but Mallorca’s resolute defense and Roman’s heroics kept them at bay.
Just as it seemed the match would end in a draw, a defensive error from Mallorca allowed Ramon, making his first league start, to capitalize. He seized on a failed clearance inside the box, volleying the ball past Roman in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending the home fans into raptures.
“This is inexplicable, I’ve dreamed about it all my life,” Ramon exclaimed after the match. “This shirt is until the end, and there is no better way to score my first goal than like this.”
While Real Madrid’s victory keeps them in the title race, they remain four points behind leaders Barcelona, who can secure the LaLiga title with a win against city rivals Espanyol in their next match. With just two games remaining, Madrid’s hopes for the championship are hanging by a thread, but they will take heart from this late comeback.
