Real Madrid were boosted with the return of Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr from injury, as they both started the game.
Real Madrid got an important 1-0 victory against Mallorca, to maintain top spot of the La Liga, but it wasn’t an easy win by any means.
Real Madrid had it tough in the first period, as the visitors had the best chance of the half – with the ball hitting the post.
Real Madrid carved out chances of their own, but there was no breakthrough.
The second-half wasn’t any different, but Real played with more intensity.
Real hit the post in the second-half, when substitute Brahim Diaz saw his header hit the post from close range following a save on Rodrygo’s shot.
Antonio Rudiger wasn’t going to be denied in the 78th minute, as his header beat the impressive Rajkovic in goal.
Real maintain top spot in the league, with 48 points in 19 games.
