Real Madrid maintain perfect start to the season with victory over Mallorca

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Real Madrid maintained our perfect start to the season and reclaimed top spot in the La Liga by beating Mallorca 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

Vedat Muriqi gave Mallorca the lead in the 35th minute before Federico Valverde equalised for Real Madrid just before half-time with a brilliant goal.

Vinicius Junior gave Real Madrid the lead in the 72nd minute after a brilliant run from Rodrygo Goes who then scored scored Real Madrid’s third after a brilliant solo run and a composed finish.

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger would put the final nail in Mallorca’s coffin with a sweet volley, sealing all three points for Real Madrid.