In the absence of Karim Benzema, injured in the right leg, Real Madrid dominated Mallorca 4-1 on Sunday for the 5th day of La Liga, and regained the lead in the standings ahead of FC Barcelona, clear winner the day before in Cadiz (4 -0).
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The people of Madrid first conceded a headed goal signed Vedat Muriqi, after a free kick at the far post (35th), then replied thanks to a personal exploit by Fede Valverde, who propelled a ball into the left corner after a slalom in the defense (45th + 3).
Vinicius gave Real the lead in the 73rd minute following a breakthrough from Rodrygo, who made it 3-1 by sneaking through the defense in the 89th minute. In additional time (90 + 2), Antonio Rüdiger sealed the victory by placing his flat foot at the far post, on the fall of a free kick.
In the absence of his star striker, favorite for the Ballon d’Or which will be awarded on October 17, the Italian technician from Real gave Eden Hazard a chance … without success. And it was again the young Brazilians from Real who pulled the Merengues out of their trap at the end of the game.
With this 5th success in as many games since the start of La Liga, Real goes on perfectly before its second Champions League match on Wednesday, against Leipzig at home.