Real Madrid Vs Mallorca: Three Take-Aways From The ‘Boring’ 1-0 Victory

Real Madrid defeated Mallorca 1-0 at Santiago Bernabeu, despite a rough game. Carlo Ancelotti noted that Los Blancos appeared uninspired and struggled to create opportunities.

However, Antonio Rudiger’s late goal secured Real Madrid’s clean sheet and a crucial victory, marking their fourth consecutive La Liga win.

Three Take-Aways From The ‘Boring Game’

After the Christmas break, Real Madrid isn’t exactly the greatest team in the world, as we all know. There’s always a bump at the beginning of January, even in the club’s traditionally successful seasons, which eventually normalizes. A few Real Madrid players, Jude Bellingham among them, appeared dull. In the latter third, there weren’t enough opportunities, movement, or energy, and the players themselves were worn out.

The difference was that Real Madrid still managed to score in spite of the error. Rudiger put more on him later, and Luka Modric both had excellent games, and Real Madrid came out on top.

Championships are won by teams that have victories like the one against Alaves when they battle for every ball and make it seem bad. Real Madrid is now leading the standings because of this. In what has become one of his most important seasons as a football player, Rudiger is also playing the best football of his entire career.

Real Madrid has needed him the most, amid so many injuries in the centre-back department, which is a lot, but Carlo doesn’t have too many options. Because the team really needed him, Rudiger has not only been reliable; he has probably been the best centre-back in the world.

He showed that again against Mallorca as he led the defensive line, did everything he was asked to do, made crisp passes, and intercepted everything that came his way, Moreover, he gave Los Blancos their lone goal.

Rudiger had a couple of really good seasons at Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel, with more defensive coverage and the five-defender system in place, which implied a little more leeway upfront. His deficiencies were well-hidden, as he produced really good performances in every single game.

The German centre-back, who was sold to Real Madrid by Chelsea, now plays in a more open, vulnerable system with a high line of only two players.

He is more mature in his decision-making and bullies players better than ever before. He has been one of Real Madrid’s best business pieces in recent years and is a key reason for their strong defensive performance. This will be brief and light because I was finding it incredibly hard to think of something insightful to say at the conclusion.

This season, Arda Guler has only been on the Santiago Bernabeu field for warmups. It’s possible he’s not real. If he doesn’t play in the Copa Del Rey, this mockery will become a genuine concern.

Furthermore, Brahim Diaz struggles to head the ball. From two yards, he missed. For years to come, all Real Madrid supporters will discuss it as one of the most peculiar misses ever. To be honest, I thought it was very humorous. If the game ended in a draw, I doubt I would be laughing at it at all.