Jacobo Ramón ’s Last-Gasp Goal Keeps Real Madrid’s Title Hopes Alive

Real Madrid produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Mallorca 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from academy debutant Jacobo Ramón. The result keeps the La Liga title race alive for at least another day, denying Barcelona the chance to celebrate the championship just yet.

Mallorca Strike First

The visitors stunned the home crowd early, with defender Martin Valjent firing Mallorca ahead in the 11th minute. His angled shot from inside the box gave Mallorca a surprise lead and put Barcelona on the brink of clinching the title, as a draw would have handed them an unassailable advantage due to their superior head-to-head record.

Real Madrid’s Relentless Pressure

Despite missing 12 players through injury, Real Madrid dominated the match, controlling over 72% of possession and launching 39 attempts on goal. Mallorca’s goalkeeper Leo Román delivered a heroic performance, making 11 saves and frustrating Madrid’s attackers time and again.

Kylian Mbappé, who has now scored 40 goals this season, finally broke through in the 68th minute with a superb solo effort, weaving through defenders before finishing clinically to level the score.

Jacobo Ramón’s Dream Moment

With the clock ticking down and Barcelona seconds away from celebrating the title, a defensive lapse from Mallorca in the fifth minute of stoppage time allowed Jacobo Ramón-making his first league start-to volley home the winner from close range. The 20-year-old academy graduate was elated:

“This is inexplicable, I’ve dreamed about it all my life. There is no better way to score my first goal than like this,” Ramón told Real Madrid TV.

Title Race Still Open

The win keeps Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona, who have a game in hand and can still secure the title with a victory over Espanyol on Thursday. Madrid, with two games left, must now hope for a slip from their rivals.

Match Statistics

Possession: Real Madrid 72% – Mallorca 28%

Shots: Real Madrid 39 – Mallorca 4

Corners: Real Madrid 26 – Mallorca 1

Saves (Leo Román): 11

What’s Next

Real Madrid’s dramatic victory ensures the La Liga title race will go on, at least until Barcelona’s next match. For now, the Bernabéu celebrates a night of resilience, drama, and a new hero in Jacobo Ramón.

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