Real Madrid, the defending La Liga champions, were held to a 1-1 draw against Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s first Spanish league game. Rodrygo scored early for Madrid, but Mallorca equalized in the second half through Vedat Muriqi. Despite starting with the same lineup that secured a UEFA Super Cup win, Madrid struggled defensively and failed to secure a victory. Coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s defensive issues and stressed the need for better balance. Madrid’s Ferland Mendy was sent off late in the game. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal attended the match in Mallorca.
Source – CGTN