RCD Mallorca achieved a significant upset by defeating Real Madrid 2-1 at Son Moix Stadium on April 4, 2026. This victory is crucial for Mallorca as they aim to escape the relegation zone in La Liga.
Mallorca opened the scoring just before half-time with a goal from Manu Morlanes. Real Madrid responded with an equalizer from Éder Militão, who scored with a header from a corner. However, the match took a dramatic turn when Vedat Muriqi netted the winning goal in stoppage time, securing all three points for Mallorca.
Vedat Muriqi’s performance was pivotal, as he is now Mallorca’s top goal-scorer with 17 goals this season. His stoppage-time goal came after a swift counter-attack, converting a cross from Mateo Joseph.
The loss leaves Real Madrid with 69 points, maintaining their position in second place in La Liga, but they remain four points behind Barcelona. Despite the defeat, Real Madrid’s goal differential of +37 is still second in the league.
Kylian Mbappé, who had six shots during the match, continues to lead Real Madrid’s scoring efforts with 23 goals in 24 games this season.
For Mallorca, this victory brings them to 28 points, placing them in 18th position in the league standings, just above the relegation zone. Their goal differential stands at -13, reflecting their struggles this season.
The match took place at 10:15 a.m. ET, and the result has significant implications for both teams as the season progresses.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the potential impact of this match on future fixtures and player performances.
