Real Madrid emerged victorious against Mallorca, securing a crucial win through Antonio Rudiger's late header.
Carvajal and Rudiger
Mallorca experienced a stroke of misfortune as Antonio Sanchez's header struck the underside of the crossbar and bounced onto the goal line, while Samu Costa's attempt also hit the post for the visitors.
Rudiger's decisive header came in the 78th minute, capitalizing on Luka Modric's precision with a well-executed left-wing corner. Real Madrid's unbeaten streak now extends to 18 games across all competitions.
This hard-fought victory briefly propelled Real Madrid three points clear at the summit of the league table.
However, Girona, positioned second, leveled the points with a dramatic turn of events. Ivan Martin's 91st-minute winning goal secured a 4-3 victory for Girona over third-placed Atletico Madrid.
At the midway point of the Spanish league season, both Real Madrid and Girona stand with 48 points from 19 matches. Real Madrid maintains the top spot, holding an edge due to a superior goal difference.