Madrid's Pride and the Final Push
It was more than just a match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday—it was a statement. While Real Madrid’s title hopes are slim, the team was determined not to hand Barcelona the trophy prematurely.
A Rollercoaster of a Match
Mallorca drew first blood in the 11th minute when Martin Valjent headed home. Despite the early setback, Carlo Ancelotti’s side pressed on. In the 68th minute, Kylian Mbappe—on track for the Pichichi Trophy with 28 goals—slipped past two defenders to level the score.
Jacobo's Dramatic Finale
Just when the game seemed destined for a draw, Jacobo Ramon struck five minutes into stoppage time. His late winner sealed a hard-fought 2-1 victory, delaying Barcelona’s title celebrations.
What’s Next?
- Madrid’s remaining fixtures: Real Sociedad (home) and one more.
- Barcelona needs just two points from three games to clinch the title.
- Mbappe leads the scoring charts with 28 goals, three ahead of Robert Lewandowski.
‘When we wear this shield we always must fight until the end,’ goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reflected post-match. ‘Even though there is still a big gap, we will keep fighting until it’s mathematically impossible.’
Despite losing all four 'El Clasico' meetings this season by a combined 16-7, Real Madrid have shown resilience. With a final home game against Real Sociedad on May 25, Los Blancos are far from done—and their fans know it.
For Madrid, it’s about more than the trophy—it’s about pride, history, and proving that until the last whistle, anything can happen in football.
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