Title Race Shocker: Real Madrid Slip as Muriqi Fires Mallorca to Victory
Sports Updated: 04 April 2026 23:09 EAT
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RCD Mallorca pulled off a stunning 2‑1 victory over Real Madrid at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, delivering a shock result that could have major repercussions in the La Liga title race.
Vedat Muriqi scored the decisive goal deep in stoppage time, turning the match in Mallorca’s favour after Real Madrid had briefly equalised. The dramatic late strike secured all three points for the home side despite Madrid’s relentless pressure in the closing minutes.
Manu Morlanes had opened the scoring for Mallorca in the first half, giving the relegation-threatened team an early advantage over their illustrious opponents.
Éder Militão managed to bring Real Madrid level late in the game with a header, only for Mallorca to respond immediately and seal the victory in added time.
The result represents a major upset, as Mallorca had been struggling near the bottom of the league table and were widely considered unlikely to overcome Real Madrid, who had dominated previous encounters.
Real Madrid’s defeat leaves them trailing league leaders Barcelona with only a handful of fixtures remaining, handing their rivals a crucial advantage in the title race.
Manager Álvaro Arbeloa accepted full responsibility for the loss, describing the result as entirely his fault and urging his squad to focus quickly on upcoming matches, including a key Champions League quarter-final.
The defeat ends Real Madrid’s recent run of strong league results and raises questions about squad depth and tactical choices, especially after resting several key players ahead of European competition.
Mallorca’s victory also boosts their hopes of avoiding relegation, lifting them away from the bottom zone and giving the team renewed confidence as they look to build momentum in the closing stages of the season.
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