Real Madrid’s Winning Streak: Tchouameni’s Spectacular Goal
Real Madrid prepared for a crucial juncture in their season with a hard-earned victory over Mallorca in La Liga, courtesy of a spectacular long-range strike from Aurelien Tchouameni.
The win sets the stage for Real Madrid’s upcoming pivotal encounters. Next Wednesday, they will play the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City, followed by the highly anticipated El Clasico showdown with Barcelona a week later.
Tchouameni’s thunderous effort, just after the halftime break, found the back of the net with a slight deflection, leaving Mallorca goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic with no chance as it soared high into the goal.
Currently enjoying an 11-point lead over second-placed Barcelona in La Liga, Real Madrid approached this fixture with a strategic eye on their forthcoming clash at the Etihad Stadium. Manager Carlo Ancelotti utilized the opportunity to rest key players and rotate the squad, with notable names like Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos, and Vinicius Junior, who had all started in the previous 3-3 draw against Manchester City, being named among the substitutes.
Despite the altered lineup, Real Madrid faced a resilient Mallorca side that made life difficult for the league leaders, resulting in a somewhat scrappy performance. Mallorca, having suffered defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final just days prior, displayed determination and grit throughout the match.
However, it was Tchouameni’s moment of brilliance that ultimately decided the contest. His powerful strike from 35 yards out took a crucial deflection off Manu Morlanes’ leg, leaving Mallorca’s goalkeeper helpless as the ball found the back of the net.
Even with England midfielder Jude Bellingham being substituted after 64 minutes and some late nervy moments, Real Madrid managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory, further solidifying their position at the top of La Liga.
