Real Madrid have the chance to move within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona with victory over Mallorca in Sunday’s early kick off, but they are failing to take their chance.
The hosts have European ambitions, as they sit six points off Real Betis in sixth, but a victory would see them close to just three points behind. At the moment, they will be doing just that, as an own goal from Nacho Fernandez have given them a shock lead.
A beautiful cross from the left from Dani Rodriguez flicked off the head of Nacho, and the ball looped over Andriy Lunin, who is standing in for Thibaut Courtois.
Mallorca shock Real Madrid by taking an early lead! 😱
Muriqi's attempted header ends up guided over Lunin's head and into his own net by Nacho 😬 pic.twitter.com/uytr4wlFOg
— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) February 5, 2023
Vedat Muriqi with the perfect looping header to put Mallorca ahead of Real Madrid 🔥 pic.twitter.com/K0D1TrUm9S
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 5, 2023
It is a disastrous start for Real Madrid, who are already without several key players for the trip to the Balearic Islands, with Courtois being the latest to miss out on playing. They must now find a way back into the game, although they do have plenty of time.
Asensio can forget the contract renewal after this.
Losing to faecie tier teams can cost Ancelotti his job as well.
We have saved since Hazard purchase, its time to buy someone who can terorrize defences and score goals.
Im not worried about Liga, barcELona will faller too, especially because they must win EL to stay afloat. We will get back in shape by time they are exhausted.
Barcelona can’t you just be losing matches please, and give Madrid the upper hand to win laliga crown
They wont keep this up, with their squad.