Kylian Mbappe caged as Mallorca holds Real Madrid to 1-1 draw in LaLiga opener

Franch Superstar, Kylian Mbappe was caged as Real Madrid’s hopes of a triumphant start to their LaLiga title defense were dashed as Mallorca held them to a 1-1 draw at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.

This result saw Los Blancos falter early in the title race, failing to keep pace with rivals Barcelona.

UEFA Super Cup winners Real Madrid, bolstered by the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, started strong. Rodrygo opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a clean finish, assisted by Vinicius Jr. Despite the early goal, Mallorca managed to withstand Madrid’s offensive pressure and created a few chances of their own, though they couldn’t capitalize.

The second half saw Mallorca grow in confidence. Their resilience paid off in the 53rd minute when Vedat Muriqi equalized, beating Thibaut Courtois. Real Madrid’s attempts to regain the lead left them vulnerable at the back, and Mallorca looked dangerous on the counterattack.

Despite Madrid’s relentless push, Mallorca held firm to secure a draw, becoming the first team since the 2020/21 season to avoid defeat against Real Madrid in an opening LaLiga match.

Mallorca’s gutsy performance earned them a well-deserved point, denying Real Madrid a perfect start to their title defense. This draw serves as an early wake-up call for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, highlighting the competitive nature of the LaLiga season ahead.