Mallorca stunned the home crowd early, taking the lead in the 18th minute when Vedat Muriqi redirected Pablo Torre’s corner past Thibaut Courtois. It was the first goal conceded by Alonso’s side this season. The visitors, seeking their first win at the Bernabéu since 2009, settled quickly and nearly doubled their advantage through Muriqi again, but Real Madrid responded before halftime.
Within the space of a minute, Madrid turned the match around. First, Dean Huijsen headed Álvaro Carreras’s cross back across the goal for Arda Güler to finish from close range in the 37th minute. Almost immediately after, Vinícius Júnior capitalized on a Mallorca turnover and fired in his second goal of the season off the far post to give Madrid the lead.
Mbappé was active throughout, seeing two goals chalked off for offside, while Güler had a second-half strike ruled out after a VAR review determined a handball in the buildup. Mallorca pressed for an equalizer, coming close when Carreras made a crucial goal-line clearance, but Real held firm. Substitute Dani Carvajal replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold late as Madrid saw out the win.
With this result, Los Blancos have now won their first three matches under Alonso, despite injuries to key players like Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga. Vinícius Júnior was named Player of the Match for his decisive goal and dynamic play, while Güler’s impact and Huijsen’s defensive contributions stood out. For Mallorca, the wait for a Bernabéu victory continues, but Muriqi’s return from suspension was a bright spot.
Real Madrid’s next challenge comes against Real Sociedad after the September international break, as they look to maintain their strong start and chase another La Liga title.
For a detailed breakdown of player performances, see the full ratings on Sports Illustrated FC. Full match analysis and highlights are available at ESPN.