Jacobo Ramon scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner for Real Madrid against Mallorca, stopping Barcelona from winning the La Liga title early. His last-gasp goal means Barca must wait at least one more day to celebrate becoming champions.
Real Madrid’s Last-Minute Drama Shocks Barcelona Fans
Real Madrid kept the La Liga title race alive with a thrilling 95th-minute winner against Mallorca. The goal came just seconds before the final whistle and delayed Barcelona’s title celebration for at least one more day.
Barcelona Almost Crowned Champions Without Playing
Barcelona were close to becoming champions without even playing a match. If Real Madrid had failed to win against Mallorca, Barcelona would have automatically won La Liga. But Madrid scored a late goal that changed everything.
Now, Barcelona only needs one point in their next match against Espanyol on Thursday to officially win the league.
Mallorca Scores First, Shocks Real Madrid
The match at Santiago Bernabéu started with a surprise. Martin Valjent gave Mallorca the lead with a strong low shot. This goal stunned the home crowd and put pressure on Real Madrid to come back.
Real Madrid controlled the game and had many chances, but their finishing was poor. It looked like they would drop points until they found a way back in the final moments.
Mbappe Levels, Then Ramon Wins It
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s star forward, scored a fine goal to level the match. He struck a powerful shot into the bottom corner, giving Madrid hope.
Despite the equalizer, Real Madrid continued to waste chances. Mallorca defended hard, and it seemed like they would escape with a draw.
But in the final seconds of the game, Jacobo Ramon scored with a close-range volley after a mistake by the Mallorca defense. The goal gave Madrid a 2-1 win and forced Barcelona to wait for their title.
Barcelona Still in Strong Position
Even after this dramatic win by Real Madrid, Barcelona is still in a strong position. They are four points ahead in the La Liga table and have one game in hand. This means a simple draw against Espanyol will be enough to win the title.
Barcelona is confident after their recent 4-3 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico. It was their fourth win over Real this season, including victories in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals.
Ancelotti’s Final Season at Real Madrid
This is likely the last season for legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. He will take charge of the Brazil national team once the La Liga season ends. Real Madrid is expected to bring in former player Xabi Alonso as the new manager before the FIFA Club World Cup in June.
Ancelotti has had a successful career at Real Madrid, winning 15 trophies, including three UEFA Champions League titles and two La Liga titles. His most recent win came in December when Madrid beat Mexican club Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup – a minor trophy compared to the Champions League or La Liga.
Ancelotti Praises Team’s Effort
After the match, Carlo Ancelotti praised his players for their hard work and fighting spirit. “The team played very well. They fought a lot, played with a lot of intensity and it was a totally deserved victory,” he said.
He added, “We are happy because we want to finish the season well. This game didn’t start well but afterwards we did very well in all senses.”
Conclusion
Real Madrid’s dramatic win gave their fans one more night to dream. But Barcelona is still in full control of the title race. All eyes now turn to Thursday’s derby match against Espanyol, where Barcelona can finally be crowned La Liga champions.
