Staff Reporter.
Spanish giants Real Madrid claimed a third straight La Liga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
Winless Mallorca led when Vedat Muriqi bundled in from Pablo Torre’s corner.But Madrid were level when Arda Guler nodded in from Dean Huijsen’s knockdown.
And Vinicius Jr’s fine solo goal gave Xabi Alonso’s side the victory.
Madrid had three goals disallowed – two for Kylian Mbappe, both for offside, and one for Guler for handball.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was back in the starting line-up after being left out last weekend and was lively, setting up Mbappe’s first disallowed goal at 0-0.
On Sunday, champions Barcelona visit Rayo Vallecano looking to match Madrid on three wins from three. Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao could also do the same should they beat Celta Vigo and Real Betis respectively.