Real Madrid vence 2–1 a Mallorca con goles de Arda Güler y Vinícius. Horario, dónde ver, resumen, datos clave y la nota de Franco Mastantuono.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca — Why this match mattered
Matchday 3 of LaLiga brought Real Madrid vs Mallorca back to the Santiago Bernabéu, and it had just about everything: an early scare, multiple disallowed goals, and a fast, clinical turnaround powered by Arda Güler and Vinícius Júnior. The 2–1 victory kept Real Madrid perfect (3/3) and top of the table heading into the international break, despite the frustration of several VAR interventions that chalked off additional Madrid goals.
Final: Real Madrid 2–1 Mallorca
Goles: Muriqi 18’ (MAL); Güler 37’ (RM); Vinícius 38’ (RM).
Match recap — how Real Madrid turned it around
Mallorca strike first (0–1, 18’):
The visitors executed their low-block & direct-outlet plan to perfection in the opening phase. A quick transition and Vedat Muriqi’s near-post finish stunned the Bernabéu and forced Madrid to chase.
Madrid answer in a flash (1–1, 37’):
Once Madrid established sustained pressure, Arda Güler found the equalizer with a composed strike — the sort of split-second technique that keeps him indispensable in Xabi Alonso’s fluid 4-3-3/3-2-5 attacking structure.
Vinícius flips the script (2–1, 38’):
Barely a minute later, Vinícius Júnior capped a rapid-fire comeback, finishing a sweeping move to give Madrid the lead for good. Alonso praised his star’s decisive return to the XI; the Brazilian’s burst, gravity and timing restored control on a night where margins were thin.
VAR drama & disallowed goals:
Madrid saw three would-be goals wiped out (including two from Kylian Mbappé and another from Güler), a theme noted by several outlets amid a chippy second half. Yet Madrid’s structure and depth kept Mallorca at bay down the stretch.
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Key takeaways — tactics, trends, and table stakes
1) Alonso’s evolving possession game is taking root
Xabi Alonso has leaned into a positional-play shape that becomes a 3-2-5 in settled attacks, with the right-back slot (often Trent Alexander-Arnold) stepping infield to build alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni. The result? Repeat lane access for Güler between lines and isolation chances for Vinícius on the left. Multiple previews and lineup reports expected that exact approach — and we saw it in practice again.
2) Mallorca’s plan still travels
Under Jagoba Arrasate, Mallorca are disciplined without the ball: compact central zones, wing-backs sitting deep, and counters through Sergi Darder/Muriqi. They’ve had a bumpy start to the campaign (red-card chaos vs Barcelona, late draw vs Celta), but their first 25 minutes in Madrid showed the approach still troubles big sides.
3) The margins are tightening — but Madrid keep winning
Between the VAR wipeouts and an early defensive lapse, Madrid needed resilience as much as star power. That they found both — and remained perfect — suggests a squad comfortable living under pressure. Top of LaLiga after three with +5 goal difference is a strong platform before the break.
Real Madrid hoy — horario y dónde ver (global guide)
Looking for “a qué hora juega el Real Madrid” and “dónde mirar Real Madrid contra R.C.D. Mallorca”?
- Hora: Sáb. 30 de agosto, 21:30 CEST (Madrid); 15:30 ET (EE. UU.); 12:30 PT.
- España: DAZN LaLiga (TV/stream).
- Estados Unidos: ESPN Deportes/ESPN+ (es/en).
- Guías locales: Varios medios en español publicaron horarios y señales específicas para España, EE. UU. y México.
Player spotlight — Güler & Vini shine, Mbappé unlucky
- Arda Güler: The equalizer came at a key psychological moment. Beyond the goal, his scanning and disguise in half-spaces forced Mallorca’s midfield to collapse centrally, opening the weak-side lane for Vinícius.
- Vinícius Júnior: With defenses keyed on Mbappé’s runs, Vini exploited 1v1s more consistently. His match-winner capped a two-minute swing that flipped the contest. Alonso publicly lauded that impact.
- Kylian Mbappé: Denied twice by offside/VAR; still a shot-volume magnet who stretches blocks vertically and horizontally. Expect the finishing luck to normalize soon.
Franco Mastantuono watch — the project piece
No debut here, but Franco Mastantuono remains one of the season’s subplots. The 18-year-old chose Madrid after a direct conversation with Alonso and was presented earlier this month amid discussion over squad registration mechanics and number assignment. For now, he’s a medium-term integration with clear trust from the staff.
Why it matters: If Alonso keeps the double-pivot build (Tchouaméni + inverted full-back) and a roaming interior on the right, Mastantuono’s hybrid interior/wing skillset fits the Güler/Valverde corridor — adding line-breaking carries and progressive passing against set blocks.
Mallorca’s silver lining
The Bermellones created the first big chance and held their shape admirably once trailing. Muriqi remains a credible reference point, and Darder’s connective passing helped them survive waves of pressure. Their schedule eases after this gauntlet; better days should follow if they replicate the first-half discipline without the lapses that Vini punished.
The numbers that tell the story
- 3 goals disallowed (two Mbappé, one Güler) — Madrid’s xG edge didn’t fully translate on the scoreboard.
- 3 wins from 3 — Madrid sit top of LaLiga heading into the international break.
- 1 moment of panic — Muriqi’s opener was a reminder that Madrid can be got at in early phases and direct counters.
What’s next — outlook after the break
Madrid carry momentum into September with perfect form and a tactical identity sharpening week by week. The immediate to-do list:
- Transition defense: Limit space behind the first press — the source of Mallorca’s opener.
- Set-piece & offside discipline: Reduce marginal calls that cost goals; clean rest-defense shape to control counters after corners and free-kicks.
- Rotation clarity: With international minutes coming, Alonso’s usage of Valverde/Güler, the RB inversion (often Alexander-Arnold), and the secondary striker/wing role behind Mbappé/Vini will define September workloads.
Mallorca, meanwhile, can bank the positives from the Bernabéu and measure themselves against peers in the table over the next fortnight.
Where to watch — quick reference (bookmark)
- España: DAZN LaLiga.
- USA: ESPN Deportes / ESPN+.
- Guías de TV/stream: El Comercio, Mediotiempo y OKDiario publicaron horarios y enlaces locales en español.
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