Real Madrid’s Last-Minute Comeback Delays Barcelona’s Title Party
By news article | Updated May 14, 2025, 7:01 p.m.
MADRID – Real Madrid had nothing left to fight for—except pride. With La Liga practically out of reach, the last thing they wanted was to hand the title to Barcelona early.
And they made sure that didn’t happen.
In a dramatic finish at the Santiago Bernabéu, Jacobo Ramón scored in the 95th minute to complete a 2-1 comeback win over Mallorca, postponing Barcelona’s potential title celebrations.
Match highlights:
Mallorca struck first, with Martin Valjent scoring in the 11th minute.
Kylian Mbappé equalized in the 68th with a solo effort, bringing his league tally to 28 goals.
Jacobo Ramón sealed the win deep into stoppage time with a clutch goal from inside the box.
Barcelona still leads the standings by four points and can clinch the title with a win over Espanyol on Thursday. But Madrid proved they won't go down quietly.
“As long as we wear this badge, we fight to the end,” said Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
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Xabi Alonso is widely expected to take over next season, but no official announcement yet.
In the relegation battle, Leganés slipped closer to the drop zone after a 3-0 loss to Villarreal.
Alavés beat Valencia 1-0, widening the
gap above the danger zone.