Real Madrid Secures Narrow Victory Over Mallorca

Real Madrid secured a narrow victory over Mallorca with a score of 1-0 in their latest La Liga match. Ukrainian-born goalkeeper Andriy Lunin put in a solid performance, safeguarding the «Blancos» goal throughout the encounter.

Despite the clean sheet, Real’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed dissatisfaction regarding Lunin’s yellow card received after an altercation with the referee. Ancelotti emphasized the need to avoid such incidents in the future, also criticizing Brazilian winger Rodrygo for his performance.

Following the match, Ancelotti announced that Kepa Arrizabalaga would start as the goalkeeper in the next match, relegating Lunin to the bench. He stated that a decision regarding the starting goalkeeper for the Spanish Super Cup would be made after the team arrives in Saudi Arabia.

Upcoming fixtures for Real Madrid include a clash against Alcorcón in the Copa del Rey followed by a semifinal showdown against Atlético Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.