Real Madrid suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat away to Mallorca in La Liga, a result that affects their position in the title race. The loss came just days before their important Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, prompting the coach to rotate the squad and rest key players like Vinicius Junior at the start.

The game began with Real Madrid struggling to create clear chances in the first half. Although Kylian Mbappe came close on a couple of occasions, Mallorca’s goalkeeper made key saves to keep his side level. Mallorca grew into the match and eventually took the lead through Manu Morlanes, who finished from inside the box after a well-delivered cross.

In the second half, Real Madrid pushed harder for an equaliser and introduced several key players, including Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Eder Militao. Their pressure paid off late in the game when Militao scored with a powerful header from a corner, bringing the score level and giving Madrid hope of salvaging a point.

However, Mallorca responded in stoppage time with a decisive goal from Vedat Muriqi, who struck to secure all three points for the home side. The late goal sealed a memorable win for Mallorca and lifted them further away from the relegation zone.

The result leaves Real Madrid four points behind league leaders Barcelona, increasing the pressure in the title race. With an upcoming Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich, the team will now need to quickly regroup and refocus after a disappointing league performance.