Real Madrid emerged victorious with a slender 1-0 triumph over Mallorca in the La Liga clash, as Antonio Rudiger notched a rare goal to secure the win for Los Blancos.

Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his delight at extending his contract with Real Madrid for two more years. The Italian manager, who has been in charge of the club since 2021, will continue to lead the team in their pursuit of the La Liga title.

In their recent match against Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory to maintain their position at the top of the league table. The winning goal came in the 79th minute from defender Antonio Rudiger, who headed in a corner from Luka Modric. This was Rudiger’s first La Liga goal since scoring against Mallorca in April.

The match itself was a lackluster affair, with neither team displaying much attacking prowess. Surprisingly, it was Mallorca who came closest to scoring, hitting the woodwork twice. Real Madrid struggled to find their rhythm and their forwards missed several chances.

Real Madrid’s first real opportunity came from Jude Bellingham’s header, which was saved by Mallorca goalkeeper Pedrag Rajkovic. Vinicius Junior, returning from injury, also missed two chances to score. Rajkovic made an impressive save from a powerful shot by Vinicius, while substitute Brahim Diaz hit the post with a header.

However, in the 79th minute, Rudiger rose above the Mallorca defense to score the winning goal. His header found the back of the net, leaving Rajkovic rooted to the spot and securing the victory for Real Madrid.

One talking point from the match was Real Madrid’s lack of a cutting edge in attack. While Bellingham has been in fine form, the team lacks a true number nine striker. The club’s pursuit of Kylian Mbappe in the transfer window suggests that they are aware of this issue, but a solution may not be found in the near future.

Despite the lackluster performance, Mallorca’s Antonio Raillo was named the player of the match for his solid defensive display. He was a key figure in the team’s efforts to secure a point against Real Madrid.

Overall, Real Madrid will be pleased with the victory, but they will need to improve their attacking play if they want to maintain their position at the top of the La Liga table. With Ancelotti’s contract extension, the club will hope to continue their success under his leadership.