Real Madrid Suffers Surprise Loss to Mallorca

Defeat could further hamper Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:33pm

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Real Madrid suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat against Mallorca on Saturday, a result that could see the defending champions fall further behind league leaders Barcelona in the La Liga title race.

Why it matters

Real Madrid's loss is a significant setback in their bid to retain the La Liga title. As the reigning champions, they were expected to maintain pace with Barcelona at the top of the table, but this defeat puts them at risk of falling further behind their rivals.

The details

Real Madrid took an early lead through a goal from Karim Benzema, but Mallorca equalized before halftime and then scored the winner in the second half to secure a shock victory over the defending champions.

  • The match took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Karim Benzema

A French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid

A professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, that competes in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football.

Mallorca

A professional football club based in Palma, Mallorca, Spain, that also competes in La Liga.

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What they’re saying

“This is a tough loss for us, but we will regroup and come back stronger.”

— Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid Manager

What’s next

Real Madrid will look to bounce back in their next La Liga match against Getafe on April 11, 2026.

The takeaway

Real Madrid's surprise defeat to Mallorca has put their La Liga title defense in jeopardy, as they now risk falling further behind league leaders Barcelona in the race for the championship.