Rudiger’s Late Goal Secures Narrow Victory for Real Madrid Against Mallorca

In a thrilling La Liga match on January 3, 2024, Real Madrid narrowly defeated Mallorca 1-0, thanks to a late goal from defender Antonio Rudiger.

The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams creating numerous chances to break the deadlock.

Mallorca came close to scoring in the first half when Antonio Sanchez’s header hit the underside of the crossbar, bouncing tantalizingly close to the goal line.

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, returning from injury, also had a few opportunities to open the scoring but was unable to capitalize on them.

The breakthrough finally came in the 78th minute when Rudiger scored his first goal of the season, heading in a well-placed corner kick from Luka Modric.

The German international’s goal proved to be the difference-maker in a tense match that could have gone either way.

With this victory, Real Madrid maintained their lead at the top of the La Liga table, three points clear of second-placed Girona.

Meanwhile, Mallorca remains in 14th place, just four points above the relegation zone.

Fans celebrated Real Madrid’s victory on Twitter, with many praising Rudiger’s performance and the team’s tenacity.

One fan tweeted, “Rudiger earns leaders Real Madrid narrow win against Mallorca,” while another commented, “Both of Antonio Rüdiger’s La Liga goals have been against Mallorca & with the same celebration. 🤲🤍.”

As the La Liga season continues, both Real Madrid and Mallorca will be looking to build on this result and push for their respective goals.

Real Madrid will be aiming to maintain their lead at the top of the table, while Mallorca will be fighting to avoid relegation.