Earlier this season, it was 6-1 at Santiago Bernabeu. Tonight, Real Madrid beat Real Mallorca 3-0 to inflict a sinking feeling on the Pirates.Real Madrid continue their march toward the title, which could make Carlo Ancelotti the only manager to win the domestic title in all top five European leagues.As Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy went close to scoring within six minutes – the game got off to a blistering start. Five minutes later, Mallorca had their first opportunity however Vedat Muriqi couldn’t sort his feet out to redirect Brian Oliván’s pinpoint cross inside the net.Rampant first half from Barcelona brings them back to third placeIn the 35th minute, the hosts were close once again, their confidence grew and but Nacho Fernández made a fantastic last-ditch challenge on Ángel. Pablo Maffeo was the annoying shadow of Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian was close to scoring shortly before the break but Mallorca’s man slid in to block the dangerous shot.The next big opportunity for the visitors from the Spanish capital came when the quick-footed winger finally lost his marker – Vini Jr teed up David Alaba but Oliván blocked the Austrian’s strike.Red and white vipers bite when cornered! Cadiz attacked at Metropolitano, but it’s Atletico who take the spoilsAs the second half started, the teams looked still but the guests went ahead before the hour mark. Iddrisu Baba cheaply lost possession close to his box under pressure from Federico Valverde, the ball went to Benzema, the Frenchman offered it to Vinícius to score his 14th La Liga goal of the season.Eager to fix his mistake, midway through the half Baba tried with a shot from the edge of the box but it was saved by Thibaut Courtouis. In the 75th minute, Real Madrid were gifted a penalty after Vinícius and Benzema linked up for another swift move forward. The younger of the two was shoved over by Oliván, resulting in a spot-kick the French strike converted confidently. Five minutes later, Benzema headed home Marcelo’s cross for a remarkable eighth goal in his last five games. The inspired Benzema soon after asked for a substitution, bringing concern to all who love the Royal Club.After their dramatic UEFA Champions League win against Paris Saint-Germain, Los Blancos continue their momentum, recording fifth consecutive victory in all competitions and are now 10 points clear atop the table. On the other end, having lost five matches in a row, Los Piratas of Mallorca remain two points above the relegation zone.LA LIGA – ROUND 28FridayAtletico Madrid – Cadiz 2-1 (1-1)/Joao Felix 3 – Negredo 45/SaturdayLevante – Espanyol 1-1 (0-0)/Gomez 80 – Puado 50/Granada – Elche 0-1 (0-1)/Fidel 11/Villareal – Celta 1-0 (0-0)/Parejo 64/Getafe – Valencia 0-0SundayRayo Vallecano – Sevilla 1-1 (0-0)/Bebe 46 – Delaney 63/Betis – Ath.Bilbao 1-0 (1-0)/Iglesias 20/Sociedad – Alaves 1-0 (0-0)/Zubimendi 70/Barcelona – Osasuna 4-0 (3-0)/Torres 14 pen, 21, Aubameyang 27, Puig 76/MondayMallorca – Real Madrid 0-3 (0-0)/Vinicius 55, Benzema 76 pen, 82/*** odds are subject to change***
