La Liga Gameweek 3
Real Madrid 2 - 1 FT Mallorca
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Newcastle
2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Early blitz secures Newcastle home victory
Futmetrix Verdict
81
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Tottenham
2-3
Aston Villa
⚡ Intensity
90
⚖️ Balance
43
🏆 Stakes
15
🎲 Upset
60
Aston Villa stun Spurs in thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
V. Muriqi (P. Torre) 18'
37' A. Guler (D. Huijsen)
38' Vinicius Junior (F. Valverde)
HT
57' Arda Güler
↓ P. Torre ↑Samu Costa 64'
66' ↓ F. Mastantuono ↑B. Diaz
67' Dean Huijsen
72' ↓ T. Alexander-Arnold ↑D. Carvajal
72' ↓ A. Guler ↑D. Ceballos
72' ↓ Vinicius Junior ↑Rodrygo
↓ T. Lato ↑J. Mojica 78'
↓ M. Morey Bauza ↑A. Sanchez 78'
↓ M. Joseph ↑T. Asano 87'
↓ M. Morlanes ↑J. Virgili 87'
89' Éder Militão
90'+5 ↓ K. Mbappe ↑G. Garcia
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Éder Militão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Huijsen 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
8
Rating
Álvaro Fernández 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Federico Valverde
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Aurélien Tchouaméni
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Franco Mastantuono
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Arda Güler 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Vinícius Júnior
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Sergio Mestre 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Asencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrygo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mallorca
Goalkeepers
Leo Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mateu Morey
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Martin Valjent 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Raíllo 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Marash Kumbulla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toni Lato
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Sergi Darder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Morlanes 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Pablo Torre
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Mateo Joseph 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.3
Rating
5.3
Rating
9
Duels Lost
11
Poss Lost
Vedat Muriqi
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Lucas Bergström
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Mojica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Mascarell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samú Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Llabrés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuma Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdón Prats
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Virgili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | Mallorca | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 05/14/2025 | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | Mallorca | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 01/09/2025 | Real Madrid | 3 - 0 | Mallorca | Super Cup | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 08/18/2024 | Mallorca | 1 - 1 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadi Mallorca Son Moix |
| 04/13/2024 | Mallorca | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadi Mallorca Son Moix |
| 01/03/2024 | Real Madrid | 1 - 0 | Mallorca | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
08/30/2025
05/14/2025
01/09/2025
08/18/2024
04/13/2024
01/03/2024
Real Madrid Win
Mallorca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Real Madrid
Mallorca
Real Madrid
Mallorca
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Madrid Stages VAR-Fuelled Comeback Against Struggling Mallorca
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. In a match where the video assistant referee proved as decisive as the players on the pitch, Real Madrid underlined their title credentials with a dramatic comeback win over a Mallorca fighting for survival.
VAR Chaos Sets the Stage
From the seventh minute, VAR became the story. Kylian Mbappé's goal was ruled out—a call that ramped up the Intensity at the Bernabéu. Mallorca capitalized on the confusion: P. Torre's assist found V. Muriqi in the 18th minute for a shock lead (0-1). Madrid's response was ice-cold. Arda Güler levelled in the 37th, and Vinicius Junior completed the turnaround just 60 seconds later with F. Valverde's assist. The Balance shifted in 120 seconds.
Three Lead Changes Define the Drama
D. Huijsen orchestrated Madrid's defensive structure, while Trent Alexander-Arnold anchored the backline with world-class composure. VAR struck again in the 57th minute, denying Güler another goal—a moment that underscored the Stakes of this encounter. With 26 combined shots and 12 on target, both sides left everything on the pitch. Madrid's 58% possession allowed them to control the tempo; Mallorca's desperation from the relegation zone never wavered.
What This Means
For Madrid (three wins, top of the table with 9 points), this was a character test: winning when everything goes wrong. For Mallorca (18th place, just 1 point), each defeat deepens the crisis. This result cemented Madrid's position and exposed Mallorca's fragility.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Two Madrid goals cancelled (Mbappé 7', Güler 57') altered the flow. Without these interventions, the scoreline would have been drastically different.
How did Madrid complete the comeback from behind?
Güler (37') and Vinicius Junior (38') struck within 120 seconds of Muriqi's opener. Clinical finishing and relentless attacking intent.
What does this mean for Madrid's season?
Perfect: three wins from three matches. Madrid proved they have the resilience and quality to handle pressure—hallmarks of title contenders.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Galacticos Face a Wall of Desperation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Real Madrid's high-octane attack meets a Mallorca side already gasping for air in a premature but pressing relegation battle.
The Setup
The Real Madrid machine is beginning to hum with devastating efficiency. Boasting elite Form, the hosts are leaning on the clinical nature of their Stars to maintain pressure at the top of the table. In contrast, the Stakes for Mallorca couldn't be higher. Sitting 16th, the visitors travel to the stadium knowing that their defensive Balance will be tested to its absolute limit against the most expensive frontline in world football.
Key Battle
This match hinges on the confrontation between Real Madrid's creative engine and Mallorca's low defensive block. With no individual standouts listed for the away side, the collective discipline of their back four must be flawless. They face the daunting task of tracking Vinícius Júnior's lateral movement while accounting for the vertical threat posed by the Madrid midfield. It is a classic case of an unstoppable force meeting a desperate, stationary object.
Our Prediction
Expect a 3-0 victory for the hosts. Real Madrid’s technical superiority will eventually pick the lock of Mallorca's defense. As the visitors tire from chasing shadows, the gaps will widen, allowing the home side to cruise to a comfortable win that keeps their title ambitions on track while deepening the visitors' early-season woes.