AFCON 2025
Vinicius Jr continued his impressive start to the season as he scored the winner in Real Madrid’s win over Mallorca.
Kylian Mbappe gave Real Madrid the lead seven minutes into the match but his goal was ruled for offside by the video assistant referee.
The visitors took the lead against the run of play courtesy of a brilliant header from Kosovo forward Verdat Muriqi.
Turkish midfielder, Arda Guler restored parity Real Madrid via a header down the middle of goal in the 37th minute.
A minute later Vinicius Jr weaves his way around a couple of defenders before unleashing a sublime strike into the back of the net.
Once again the video assistant referee chalked off Kylian Mbappe’s goal for the second time in the match for offside before the end of the first half.
The video assistant referee also cancelled Arder Guler’s second goal in the second half for foul in the build up.
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 as Xabi Alonso’s men made it three wins in three matches.
Atleti fumble again
Meanwhile Atletico Madrid remain winless this season as the Rojiblancos picked a point away at Alaves.
Guiliano Simeone put the visitors into the lead seven minutes into the match from a rebound in the box.
However, the host restored parity seven minutes later as Carlos Vicente converted his penalty kick.
The match ended one-gial apiece as Atleti remain winless this season after three matches.
In other results, Sevilla extended Girona’s miseries this season with a two-nil road win while newcomers Real Oviedo won the first match of the season with one-nil home win over Real Sociedad.
