Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mallorca at Visit Mallorca Estadi on Saturday, thanks to a decisive strike from Vinícius Júnior in the 35th minute. Despite the narrow margin, Los Blancos dominated possession and controlled the tempo of the game, relegating Mallorca to speculative counter-attacks. Andriy Lunin, deputizing for the injured Thibaut Courtois, made a crucial late save to deny Vedat Muriqi an equalizer, showcasing his confidence and competence between the posts. The win extends Real Madrid’s lead at the top of the La Liga table, putting pressure on chasing rivals Barcelona and Girona. Carlo Ancelotti’s rotation policy gave minutes to several squad players, including Brahim Díaz, who showed flashes of brilliance. Mallorca proved a resilient opponent, frustrating Real Madrid’s attackers with their defensive solidity, but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to threaten Lunin’s goal consistently. Jude Bellingham’s yellow card added to his tally of cautions, raising concerns about potential suspensions, but his influence on the midfield remained evident. The victory marked another significant step for Real Madrid in defending their La Liga title, demonstrating their ability to grind out results despite injuries and fixture congestion.