Real Madrid experienced a frustrating Saturday afternoon, succumbing to a surprising 2-1 defeat against Mallorca in a crucial La Liga fixture played on their opponent’s home ground. The performance from Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad was largely underwhelming, a result that further jeopardizes their aspirations in the league title race.
Andriy Lunin – 6
Had very little involvement other than retrieving the ball from his own net in the first half.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6
Defensively untroubled, his cross-field passes demonstrated good accuracy. However, his final delivery in open play often lacked precision, that is, until his corner found the head of Eder Militao for Real Madrid’s solitary goal of the match.
Antonio Rudiger – 6.5
Executed a crucial goal-saving tackle in the initial half and generally succeeded in neutralizing Vedat Muriqi. Unfortunately, he lost track of Muriqi in stoppage time, which ultimately led to Mallorca’s winning goal.
Dean Huijsen – 6.5
Engaged in a challenging but largely successful battle against Zito Luvumbo. He was one of three players withdrawn around the hour mark as Real Madrid intensified their efforts for an equalizer.
Alvaro Carreras – 6
Making his first start in several weeks, he appeared to be lacking full match sharpness and rhythm.
Manuel Angel – 6.5
Showcased a lively presence in his debut start for the 22-year-old, consistently looking to contribute. He can be content with his 60-minute performance.
Aurelien Tchouameni – 6.5
Delivered a characteristic performance, effectively controlling his designated area of the pitch but offering limited impact beyond that.
Eduardo Camavinga – 6
Competed actively in the midfield and attempted to pose an offensive threat. However, he achieved little success in either endeavor.
Arda Guler – 7
Real Madrid’s standout player, particularly in an attacking capacity. He consistently created danger with his set-piece deliveries and displayed considerable flair and effectiveness in open play from midfield.
Brahim Diaz – 6
Maintained his spot in the lineup due to Vinicius Junior being rested but struggled to make any significant impact. It was quite surprising that he remained on the pitch for as long as 76 minutes.
Kylian Mbappe – 5.5
Should have converted two clear scoring chances in the first half. In the second, he was largely nullified by an exceptional Mallorca defensive display.
Substitutes
Vinicius Junior – 6
Real Madrid’s attacking threat noticeably increased after his introduction, but he couldn’t single-handedly provide a decisive moment.
Jude Bellingham – 6
Displayed a confident performance upon entering, providing more attacking impetus for Real Madrid.
Eder Militao – 7
One of the few bright spots for Real Madrid, making a triumphant return to action after five months out. He marked his comeback with a goal, though it ultimately proved to be in vain.
Thiago Pitarch – 6
Had minimal involvement during his brief cameo appearance.
Franco Mastantuono – 6
Managed to find a couple of promising positions but was unable to capitalize on them effectively.
