Real Madrid staged a comeback to ensure they remain at least five points ahead ... with a dramatic 2-1 away win against Mallorca at the Iberostar Stadium. ... Mallorca 1-2 Real Madrid: Higuain & Callejon the heroes as Mourinho's men earn late win to move eight points clear at the top of La Liga ...Real Madrid took another important step towards reclaiming the La Liga title Saturday night, when two late goals brought José Mourinho’s side victory in Mallorca.
Not for the first time since the winter break Madrid were poor in the first half, perhaps already thinking ahead to Wednesday’s Copa del Rey clash with Barcelona, and striker Tomer Hemed had the home team ahead at half-time.
José Mourinho again made three early changes and one of those – Gonzalo Higuaín – equalised with just 20 minutes left with José Callejón firing in with just six minutes on the clock to seal three valuable points for Madrid, for whom Mesut Özil was outstanding in the turn-around.
As expected Madrid dominated possession in the opening exchanges, but Mallorca almost went in front of the break when Hemed tricked Ramos down the right wing and strike-partner Víctor Casadesús almost flicked in the Israeli’s cross.
The pattern was set for the first period, with the home players giving Lass and particularly Xabi Alonso no space or time in midfield and moves regularly breaking down giving Mallorca chances to break. Hemed first lacked the
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